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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an in-depth introduction to the field of demography and population studies. Specifically, the course emphasizes the impact of population processes and events on human societies. Sociology, along with other social science disciplines, will be employed to facilitate the understanding of how social and demographic factors interact to create problems throughout the world. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the city-metropolis and the economic forces which condition its growth pattern and allocation of scarce resources. The public sector, especially local government, is examined in its role of solving the problems of inadequate jobs, housing, education, and other services. Only one of A Soc 371?and A Eco 341 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Eco 110M and 111.
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3.00 Credits
A Soc 371Z andA Eco 341Z are the writing intensive versions of A Soc 371 and A Eco 341; only one may be taken for credit. Prerequisite(s): A Eco 110M and 111.
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3.00 Credits
Approaches to the study of community and urban form and process. The city as a coercive product and as a social artifact. The impact of urbanization and other changes on the physical and social structure of communities. The impact of the urban setting upon social institutions, city, metropolis, and megalopolis, the future of cities. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
Examines racial and ethnic diversity in neighborhoods in contemporary urban America. Explores various definitions of neighborhood and measures used to examine neighborhood segregation. It discusses the importance of one's neighborhood in structuring other aspects of life, including friendships, schools, crime and health. Attitudes toward integration will be linked to neighborhood change and metropolitan wide patterns of residential segregation. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
Explores various aspects of deviance: causes of deviant behavior, sources and nature of reactions to deviants, impact of social reaction on deviants, relationships between deviance and social structure. Theories of deviance and selected areas of deviant behavior are discussed. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
A broad introduction to aging as a social phenomenon and its implications for both individuals and societies. Specific topics include: historical, cross-cultural, and racial/ethnic differences in the social meanings and consequences of aging, conceptual issues and empirical patterns related to work and retirement, family, residential location, and death and dying; and program and policy issues associated with aging, including retirement and health care policy. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
The course will examine theoretical and conceptual issues of law and the operation of the criminal justice system. The course is designed to be analytical rather than descriptive. It emphasizes theoretical and research work that has been done on the law and the criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of a specialized topic in the area of sociology of culture. Topic varies each term, but might include sociology of the arts, literature, leisure, religion, or in areas such as Eastern European, Chinese, or Latin American culture. May be repeated?for up to 12?credits?if topics differ. Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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3.00 Credits
Community forums, focus groups, and face-to-face interviews will be utilized to understand why there is a disconnect between the faith-based community, healthcare providers and the population most at-risk of HIV/AIDS. Students will have an opportunity to provide leadership in the development of programs and policies to enhance efforts to prevent the spread of this dread disease.?May be repeated once for credit.?Prerequisite(s): A Soc 115 or 115Z.
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