102 Anthropology
An introduction to cultural anthropology with an emphasis on the description and analysis of the variations in customs, habits, values, and social organization of primitive and non- Western societies. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

215 Social Movements
Study of the social and political context of social movements. Topics include conditions hindering of facilitating movements, organization, participation and recruitment, framing, tactics and strategies, influence of the state and other movements, and social change. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

223 Ethics and Medicine
An examination of ethical issues in medicine and the moral principles that might be employed to resolve ethical dilemmas. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. (Cross-listed with Philosophy 223.)

224 Race and Ethnicity
A study of racial, religious, and nationality minority groups in the United States. Topics include prejudice, racism, and discrimination; immigration and assimilation; and current public policy issues. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

226 Intimate, Marital, and Family Relationships
An analysis of intimate, marital, and family interaction patterns in contemporary American society, with a focus on the social institutions and structure that shape them. Topics include courtship and dating, cohabitation, selection of long-term partners and issues related to marital and parent-child relationships. Multiple family structures such as nuclear families, egalitarian marriages, gay and lesbian relationships, single parenting, and stepfamilies are examined. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

229 Sociology of Sex and Gender
An introduction to a critical approach to examining the social construction of sex and gender.Topics include analysis of sex/gender systems, perspectives on gender inequality and the role of social institutions such as family, economy, media, etc. in shaping multiple experiences of gender and teh characteristics of gender relations in society. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

234 Social Problems
An exploration of the interconnectedness of many of our society's most pressing social issues that contextualizes them in patterns of social organization at global, societal, and local levels. This course provides a conceptual frame of reference for defining and analyzing major contemporary social problems.(1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

235 Social Psychology
A study of the influence of people on each other's behavior, including attitude change and social interaction. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

236 Popular Culture
An analysis of popular culture as a reflection of society, a factor in socialization, and an economic institution. Topics include popular music, television and films, comics and cartoons, and sports and games. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

237 Deviant Behavior
An examination of the concept of deviance and the various sociological perspectives on deviant behavior. Sociological, biological, and psychological theories of causation are used to study behaviors such as drug addiction and alcoholism, deviant sexual behavior, and mental illness. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

238 Juvenile Delinquency
An analysis of the nature and types of juvenile offenses, sociological theories of delinquency and causation, and an examination of the juvenile justice system. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

239 Aging and Society
An examination of the aging process, both for individuals and the nation, as it influences and is influenced by the social context. Topics include socialization, economics, health, social relations, housing, retirement, institutionalization, and policy. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

241 Introduction to Social Welfare
Analysis of the historical development, structure, and functions of contemporary social welfare agencies. Observation of local agencies. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

251 Research Methods
An examination of the research techniques used by sociologists. Attention is given to research design, survey research, sampling, field research, experimental research, and the ethics of research. Understanding the basics of research and mastery of research skills are both emphasized. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

252 Data Analysis
An examination of the basic skills involved in the analysis of social research data, including an introduction to the computer. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Sociology 251

260, 261 Selected Topics in Sociology
An examination of special topics in sociology, with topics selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. ( 1 / 2 , 1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

315 Political Sociology
An analysis of power, politics, the state, and international activities from a sociological perspective. Topics include power and authority, political & economic sstems, inequality, political parties, social movements, nation-states and globalization. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.

323 Health, Illness and Healing
An analysis of the social context of health, illness, and healing including the influence of the social environment on disease and illness patterns, interaction among health care providers and patients, and types of health care systems. Special focus is given to social inequalities in the American health care system. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

324 Social Stratification
An analysis of the distribution of power, prestige, and wealth in the United States and the societies of other countries. (Topics include social classes and their effects on behavior and social mobility.) (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

325 Sociology of Communities
A study of community life, including theoretical and methodological approaches to both rural and urban communities.Topics include social relationships in community, community structure and organization, historical development of urban community, urbanism as a way of life, the impact of social change on community, comparative communities, and social planning in communities. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

327 Sociology of Religion
An examination of the relationship between religion and society.Topics include definitions and theories of religion; analysis of historical and contemporary religious groups; the influence of religion on attitudes and behaviors; and the role of religion in social change. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

334 Criminology
An analysis of the social causes of crime and criminal behavior with a focus on drug, property, white collar and violent crime. Theoretical explanations of criminal behavior and a critique of selected aspects of the American criminal justice system are discussed. Programs for crime prevention and rehabilitation are examines.
(1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

335 Global Population Problems
An analysis of population structure and dynamics as influenced by cultural, political, economic, and environmentals factors. This course focuses attention to the social determinants of population problems, while exploring their consequences and policy implications for individuals, their societies, and the world. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

336 Organizations, Occupations, and Work
An examination of the centrality of work in the lives of individuals and in the development of societies. Topics include organizational structures, corporate cultures, worker identities and activities, workplace stratification, and conflict and change in organizations. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

337 Environmental Sociology
An examination of the interrelationships between societies and their environments, and an analysis of sociological aspects of environmental problems. This course will focus on the population and organizational aspects of environmental problems as well as elements of social change involved with environmental social action. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: Environmental Science 200 or Sociology 101 and one 200-level Sociology course.

353 Social Theory
An examination of the ideas and important contributions of major sociological theorists to the discipline of sociology. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisites: Sociology 252 or permission.

395, 396 Henry H. Fowler Public Policy Seminar
A seminar taught with a scholar-statesperson that deals with a policy issue of public significance. (Made possible by the Henry H. Fowler Endowment. Open to selected students with department permission.) (1, 1 / 2 )

405, 406, 407 Independent Study and Research
A supervised research project or extensive literature review. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 ) Prerequisite: Written proposal approved by the department.

416 Community Internship
Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor. (1) Prerequisite: Written proposal approved by the department.

421 The Information Society
An examination of theory, research, and debate concerning the nature of and change in information in contemporary society.Topics covered will include traditional and critical theory, information theory, theories of mass communication and mass society, innovation and diffusion as well as postindustrial and post modern perspectives. Media ethics, privacy controversies, and policy implications are also considered. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

SOCI 424: Gender and Development.
An examination of how gender relations in a society influence and are in turn reshaped by economic development. Topics include the theoretical and practical issues in gender and development, the processes and impacts of globalization, gender planning, and women's grassroots social and political movements. (1) Prerequisite: SOCI 353 or with permission.

429 Gender Violence
An exploration of the complex interrelationships among gender, sexuality, and violence.Topics include the historical, cultural and social-structural bases of gender violence, including sexual harassment, rape, domestic violence, and the use of gender violence in war; and current and potential responses to gender violence in communities, organizations, and public policy. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

454 Senior Seminar
A capstone course for the sociology major that includes an in-depth review and analysis of major themes within sociology. (1) Prerequisite: Sociology 353 and senior status.

495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance. Prerequisites: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A written proposal and application must be approved by the committee and department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required. 495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )

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