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3.00 Credits
Explores the biological principles underlying beginnings of life, maintaining life and the future of life in Earth. Examines evolutionary principles as the major framework of biological study. Uses scientific methodology to investigate major biological concepts. Laboratory. Winter, every year. Prerequisite: Score of 38 or better on math placement exam or completion of MA 101.
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3.00 Credits
Science has a past, present and future in its definition and pronouncements about sex and its functions. The history of what science has said about women and women's responses will be examined. Women scientists and their contributions, feminist critiques of science and future of sex as a variable in scientific research will be explored. As needed. Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the basic principles, perspectives and concepts of sociology. Broad overview with emphasis on social structure, social interaction, culture, socialization, groups, formal organization, stratification, social institutions and social change. Fulfills general studies requirement. Fall and Winter, every year.
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3.00 Credits
Sociological perspectives on the societal conditions and institutional roots as well as the social consequences of major social problems; includes analysis of assumptions underlying both popular and theoretical explanations of social problems, and policies and programs by which society attempts to alleviate them. Winter, even years. Prerequisite: SO 211 or instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Sociological analysis of the effects of the aging process and the aged on society, institutions, families and individuals. Attention to demographic implications, social aspects of adjustment, community needs and services, governmental polices and programs for the elderly. Independent study format only. Prerequisite: SO 211 or instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Sociological analysis of the structure and functions of the family in contemporary society; interrelationships and structures; impact of social change on family structure and stability; and current trends in the institution. Focus on industrial societies with some comparative material included. Fall, odd years. Prerequisite: SO 211 or instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the phenomenon of non-normative behavior from several perspectives (e.g., society, social organizations and individuals); includes analysis of the social contexts in which behaviors, individuals and groups come to be labeled as deviant, as well as the influence of historical and political factors; considers sociological theories which explain the occurrence and distribution of deviance; explores approaches to the management of deviance and deviants through social control. As needed. Prerequisite: SO 211 or instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Studies interracial and interethnic relations, prejudice, discrimination and the changing nature of contacts and problems generated between groups within the social institutions of multiethnic societies. The primary focus is the U.S., with use made of comparative material from several societies. Fall, even years. Prerequisite: SO 211 or instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the changing status and roles of women in various institutional settings in contemporary society; relevant historical, cross-cultural and ethnic comparisons; the social construction of gender concepts; socialization, stereotypes, inequalities in power; traditional division of labor by sex and its relationship to cultural beliefs about gender; parallels with minority status and current social movements. As required. Prerequisite: SO 211 or instructor's consent.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the way in which people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people. Topics covered include attitudes, conformity, interpersonal relationships, aggression, and prejudice. Fall, odd years. Prerequisite: PS 111 or SO 211.
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