Department of Sociology and Anthropology : Sociology Courses: Fall

Fall 2007

SOC - 1010    INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
[3 hours] (Not for major credit.) Freshmen and sophomores only. Sociological topics regarding social behavior, institutional dynamics and social change are examined, and the principles and basic concepts used by sociologists are taught. Social Sciences core course.

• SOC -1010.001  MW 11:00-12:15 PM   SA-1180  Van Eck L
• SOC -1010.002  MW 2:00-3:15 PM   SA-1340  Van Eck L
• SOC -1010.003  MW 3:30-4:45 PM  SA-1340 Sherry M
• SOC -1010.004  MW 5:45-7:00 PM   SA-1180  Lindhorst S
• SOC -1010.005  TR 11:00-12:15 PM   BO-1053  Nigem E
• SOC -1010.006  TR 4:10-5:25 PM   BO-1053  Haase D

SOC - 1750    SOCIAL PROBLEMS
[3 hours] (Not for major credit.) Introduces students to the sociological perspective through the analysis of various social problems, including inequality, population, environment, workplace and deviant behavior. Social Sciences core course.

• SOC -1750.001  T 4:30-7:00 PM   SA-1180  Patterson R

SOC - 2640    RACE, CLASS, AND GENDER
[3 hours] Introduction to the study of race, class and gender as factors in American stratification. Social Sciences core course. U.S. multicultural course.

• SOC -2640.001  TR 11:00-12:15 PM   HH-1600  Coventry B
• SOC -2640.002  TR 3:30-4:45 PM   HH-1500  Coventry B

SOC - 2900    AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE
[3 hours] A survey of the sociohistorical and cultural factors related to the African American experience in the United States. Social Sciences core course. U.S. multicultural course.

• SOC -2900.001  MW 2:00-3:15 PM   RH-1549   Siner A

SOC - 3290    SOCIAL STATISTICS
[3 hours] Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology. Prerequisite: 3 hours of sociology, MATH 1180 or higher.

• SOC -3290.001  R 5:30-8:00 PM   SA-1340  Case P

SOC - 3800    SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] An introduction to theory and research concerning social influences on the experience and behavior of individuals. Includes interaction patterns, interpersonal and intergroup relations.

• SOC -3800.001  MW 12:30-1:45 PM   SA-1180  Sherry M

SOC - 4040    CLASSICAL THEORY
[3 hours] 19th century theory in sociology with emphasis on A. Comte, K. Marx, E. Durkheim, T. Veblen, M. Weber and H. Spencer. Prerequisite: 6 hrs. in sociology; or 9 hrs. in social science.

• SOC -4040.001  MW 5:45-7:00 PM   BO-1045  Sherry M

SOC - 4180    MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
[3 hours] An analysis of the sociocultural factors in health and illness, and in medical and paramedical services, and in the field of health practice as a social institution. Prerequisite: 6 hrs. of sociology or; 9 hrs. of social science.

• SOC -4180.001  TR 2:00-3:15 PM   SA-1180  Case P

SOC - 4340    POPULATION AND SOCIETY
[3 hours] Examination of the interaction among variables of population (fertility, mortality and migration) and other aspects of societal organization. Prerequisite: 6 hrs of sociology or; 9 hrs. of social science.

• SOC -4340.001  TR 12:30-1:45 PM   BO-1049  Nigem E

SOC - 4710    CRIMINOLOGY
[3 hours] Crime and criminal behavior: nature, types and extent of crime, societal reactions; problems in research and theory, prevention, control and treatment. Prerequisite: 6 hrs sociology or 9 hrs social science.

• SOC -4710.001  TR 11:00-12:15 PM   RH-1546  Case P

SOC - 4800    DEVELOPMENT IN THIRD WORLD NATIONS
[3 hours] The new emerging ideological, political, social and economic patterns which repeat themselves in and determine the Third World transition from a traditional to a new society. Prerequisite: 6 hrs of sociology or 9 hrs of social science Non-western multicultural course.

• SOC -4800.001  TR 2:00-3:15 PM   BO-1045  Patterson R

SOC - 4830    SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
[3 hours] This course analyzes how and why social protest movements form, and how and why they succeed or fail. Attention will be given to post-World War II social movements, including current examples. Prerequisite: 6 hours of sociology or 9 hours of social science.

• SOC -4830.001  TR 9:30-10:45 AM   UH-4410  Haase D

SOC - 5040    CLASSICAL THEORY
[3 hours] 19th Century theory in sociology with emphasis on A. Comte, K. Marx, E. Durkheim, T. Veblen, M. Weber and H. Spencer.

• SOC -5040.001  MW 5:45-7:00 PM   BO-1045  Sherry M

SOC - 5180    MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY
[3 hours] An analysis of the sociocultural factors in health and illness, and in medical and paramedical services, and in the field of health practice as a social institution.

• SOC -5180.001  TR 2:00-3:15 PM   SA-1180  Case P

SOC - 5290    SOCIAL RESEARCH STATISTICS
[3 hours] Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology.

• SOC -5290.001  R 5:30-8:00 PM   SA-1340  Case P

SOC - 5340    POPULATION AND SOCIETY
[3 hours] Examination of the interaction among variables of population (fertility, mortality and migration) and other aspects of societal organization.

• SOC -5340.001  TR 12:30-1:45 PM   BO-1049  Nigem E

SOC - 5710    CRIMINOLOGY
[3 hours] Crime and criminal behavior: nature, types and extent of crime, societal reactions; problems in research and theory, prevention, control and treatment.

• SOC -5710.001  TR 11:00-12:15 PM   RH-1546  Case P

SOC - 5800    DEVELOPMENT OF SUBORDINATE NATIONS
[3 hours] The new emerging ideological, political, social and economic patterns which repeat themselves in and determine the Third World transition from a traditional to a new society.

• SOC -5800.001  TR 2:00-3:15 PM   BO-1045  Patterson R

SOC - 5830    SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
[3 hours] This course will focus on social movements and their political context to understand the causes of social movement success and failure. Special attention will be given to the 1960s wave of protest, as well as to contemporary movement forms. Students will engage in intensive case study research applying the course concepts in addition to reading and writing on relevant topics.

• SOC -5830.001  TR 9:30-10:45 AM   UH-4410  Haase D

SOC - 6000    INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY
[1 hours] Graduate students are exposed to and get acquainted with the academic and professional nature of the field of sociology from the experience of several faculty members. Some of the topics that will be covered include writing theses, doing internships and seeking graduate work and careers.

• SOC -6000.001  MW 12:30-1:45 PM   UH-2620  Nigem E

SOC - 6270    ADVANCED SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
[3 hours] Examination of advanced methods of data collection in sociological research. Prerequisite: SOC 5270.

• SOC -6270.001  M 10:00-12:30 PM   UH-2550   Chesney B

SOC - 6930    SEMINARS IN SOCIOLOGY: LAW AND GLOBALIZATION
[3 hours] Examination of current sociolegal works relating to law in the global context.

• SOC -6930 001  MW 3:30-4:45 PM   UH-2550  Van Hoy J