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2007-2008 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EIU Course Descriptions

Generally, courses numbered 1000-1999 are freshman courses; 2000-2999, sophomore courses; 3000-3999, junior courses; 4000-4999, senior courses; and 5000-6999, graduate courses. However, if prerequisites are met, students may enroll according to the following schedule:

Class   Courses Numbered
Freshman   1000   2000 a a
Sophomore   1000   2000 3000 a
Junior   1000   2000 3000 4000
Senior   1000   2000 3000 4000/5000-5499b
Graduate       4750-4999c 5000-6999  

  • a – Courses numbered 3000-4999 in chemistry, foreign languages, mathematics, and military science may be taken by students who have prerequisites and permission of the department chairperson.
  • b – Courses numbered 5000-5499 may be taken by students who have a 2.75 GPA and permission of instructor and Dean of the Graduate School.
  • c– Courses numbered 4750-4999 are open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Numbers in parentheses following the course title indicate the number of class hours per week, laboratory or studio hours per week, and credit hours. For example (3-0-3) indicates three hours of classroom work each week, no laboratory hours, and three semester hours credit. Students enrolled in courses whose meeting times are noted as “arranged” (Arr.) should contact the instructor by the beginning of the semester. Unless indicated as below, courses are offered every term. Offering times indicated are: Su – Summer Term; F – Fall Semester; S - Spring Semester. Writing-Intensive courses are designated “WI.”

Prerequisites for courses are printed immediately following the course description. Prerequisites are predicated upon the assumption that students require certain knowledge and/or skills gained in one or more previous courses. Of particular concern in this regard are courses numbered 3000 or above, especially those required in majors and minors. Such courses often connect to a series of prerequisites, and, in many cases, only the highest ranking prerequisite in the series is listed with the course description. Students must be aware that the listed prerequisite may itself have one or more prerequisites. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the catalog course descriptions to be sure that all prerequisites in a series have been met.

A student may not enroll in a course serving as a prerequisite for another course he or she has already completed. (This rule does not apply to students who do not earn grades of C or better in ENG 1001G, ENG 1002G, and/or CMN 1310G or in accepted substitutions.) A student may not enroll in a lower level course which substantially duplicates a higher level course already completed. Should a student violate this prescription, he/she may not receive credit for the course toward graduation.
 

Secondary Education
  

  • SED 4741 - Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) May be repeated for a total of six semester hours of credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the Department chairperson.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • SED 4751 - Strategies of Adult Instruction.

    (3-0-3) Methods, techniques, and devices in adult education, developing action-oriented learning situations, programmed instruction, developing appropriate materials and evaluating the outcome of courses.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SED 4780 - Studies in Education.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student is assigned an individual problem.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SED 4790 - Studies in Education.

    (2-0-2) On Demand. Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student is assigned an individual problem.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 2
  

  • SED 4800 - Studies in Education.

    (1-0-1) On Demand. Problems in education, student activities, curriculum, guidance, and evaluation. Each student is assigned an individual problem.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Eight semester hours in education and psychology.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SED 4850 - Seminar and Field Experiences in Adult Education.

    (2-6-4) A supervised experience in an adult educational operation which will allow the student to apply his/her skills and training to teaching adults. A follow-up of these experiences and other specific areas and topics will be given further study through readings, reports, and group discussions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SED 4751, approval by the department chairperson and acceptance by a cooperating adult education organization.

    Credits: 4

Senior Seminar
  

  • EIU 4100G - Folklore, Culture, and Society.

    (3-0-3) Through a comparative examination of various folk groups and genres, this course will address the ways in which folklore contributes to the beliefs, traditions, and behaviors of individuals and societies. Special attention will be paid to contemporary folklore research and its relevance to the study and understanding of modern societies. English majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4101G - Spaceship Earth: The Present State.

    (3-0-3) A holistic discussion of the planet Earth’s potentials and limitations. Debate of the interrelationships and interactions between exponential growth of population, industry, pollution and nuclear wastes, exponential depletion of natural resources and the possible future consequences of this growth. Biological Science and Geology majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4102G - Technology and Society.

    (3-0-3) A dialogue on contemporary problems influenced by technological advantage. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of key issues facing the world during the next 25 years. Special attention will be given to the impact and implications of technology on social/cultural and economic systems. Majors in Industrial Technology and Career and Technical Education with a Technology Education emphasis are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4103G - Physical Activity and Mental Wellness.

    (3-0-3) Various theories and psychological constructs will be examined in this course to determine the impact of exercise upon an individual’s behavior, mood, personality, motivation, and psychological well-being. Students will be given the opportunity to examine the role of exercise in improving mental wellness and how psychosocial benefits can shape physical activity interventions. Physical Education majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4104G - World Film: Language and Culture in Film.

    (3-0-3) This course will examine foreign film as a unique art form that strongly reflects the culture of its country of origin. Equal attention will be paid to film’s cross-cultural and interdisciplinary nature. The influence of foreign film on and by Hollywood will be compared. Foreign Language majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4105G - Controversial Issues in Education.

    (3-0-3) Educational questions regarding purposes, methods, and governance have been hotly debated for centuries. This seminar will examine current controversies in education. Majors in Teacher certification programs are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4106G - War Stories.

    (3-0-3) S. A study of selected war literature in light of the history of armaments and warfare. An inquiry into the roots of war and the ways armed combat has shaped politics, culture, and ethics will provide the context for close study and appreciation of works by Homer, Shakespeare, Remarque, Hemingway, and others. Majors in English are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4107G - The Idea of a University: Yesterday and Today.

    (3-0-3) Through a close examination of one classic text, The Idea of a University by John Henry Newman, and five critical responses, this course will consider issues Newman raised in 1852: the place of religion and moral values in the educational setting, the competing claims of liberal and professional education, the character of an academic community, the cultural role of literature, and the relation of religion and science, all of which remain relevant today. No majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4108G - The Changing World of Women.

    (3-0-3) This course examines historical perspectives on a variety of women’s issues. In a time of gender role flux, where roles are no longer clearly defined by sex, it is necessary to examine these changes and how they have impacted women and the world around them. No majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4109G - The Politics of Human Rights.

    (3-0-3) A discussion and analysis of selected human rights problems, with emphasis on the ways in which government action affects the protection and promotion of these rights. Majors in Political Science are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4110G - Frontiers of Communication

    (3-0-3) On Demand. A study of several controversial forms of communication. Topics will include animal communication, paranormal communication in humans, and the nature and manipulation of rumor, gossip, and “grapevine” systems. Majors in Communication Studies are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4111G - Plants and Civilizations.

    (3-0-3) A discussion of the role of plants in the origin and development of human civilization including hunters and gatherers, agricultural origins, plants and plant products which changed history, plant domestication and cultivation, the green revolution, and plants in the environment. Biological Sciences majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4112G - Women and Technology.

    (3-0-3) A dialogue on the relationship between women and technology during the past, present, and into the future. Key issues which have affected the mobility of women into technical occupational fields will be studied. Projection will be made for the next decade. Majors in Industrial Technology are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4113G - The European Union: A Multi-cultural Approach.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Through an investigation of EU websites, the course introduces students to the unique aspects of the individual EU member countries, such as culture, language, and educational policies, and demonstrates how the countries relate to one another in spite or because of their differences. Foreign Language majors are excluded from this course. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4115G - Pop Culture Economics.

    (3-0-3) A study of the ways in which the stories told in popular music, movies, and television programs demonstrate the important role that economics plays in individuals’ lives. Students will explore how individuals, firms, governments, and society make decisions in attempts to achieve the greatest level of well-being possible in a world of limited resources. Economics majors are excluded.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 hours. Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4118G - Sociobiology: The Biological Origins of Social Practices.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. An investigation of the biological origins of certain forms of behaviors common to animals including humans. Reproductive behavior will be used as the model for the study of how natural selection determines some human behavioral patterns. Majors in Biological Sciences are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4121G - Leisure Time: The American Perspective.

    (3-0-3) Leisure is recognized as a basic component of the American lifestyle. Leisure is studied by psychologists, sociologists, economists, physicians, professional educators, and the business community. This course explores the nature of leisure time from these perspectives. Recreation Administration and Physical Education majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4123G - Social Movements, Crowds, and Violence.

    (3-0-3) S, Su. A theoretical and empirical assessment of the origins, participation, development, tactics, and consequences of recent social movements. Crowd behavior and violence will be specifically included as they relate to social movements. Sociology majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4125G - Cultural Diversity in the United States.

    (3-0-3) Su. This course will examine the development of the multicultural nature of the United States. Special attention will be given to the assimilation process and the struggle to achieve social, political and economic equality while maintaining cultural traditions and identities. Foreign Languages majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4126G - Body, Health, and Society

    (3-0-3) F, S. An exploration of the interdisciplinary field of body studies, with an emphasis on the health impact of gender, ethnic, class, aging, and sexual orientation images in contemporary society. Health Studies majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4128G - Politics and Popular Culture

    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course examines the relationship between politics and popular culture and focuses on how politics and culture interact. Students will examine how various media including music, television, film, and the Internet influence and reflect political behavior and institutions. Majors in Political Science are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4129G - Law and Technology

    (3-0-3) On Demand. An examination of how new technology drives change in the law focusing on analysis of court cases, legislation, and readings. Areas of study include patents, copyrights, trade secrets, biotechnology, bioengineered medicine, biochemistry, telecommunications, and the Internet. Pre-law minors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4131G - Modern Biomedical Science: Promise and Problems.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. An examination of selected advances in modern biomedical science. The unforeseen consequences to society will be emphasized along with the science behind medical techniques and treatments. Majors in Biological Sciences are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4142G - Telecommunication Issues in the Third Millennium

    (3-0-3) On Demand. A panoramic view of media in the 21st century and its effects on hi-tech society. The effects of media on politics, advertising, violence, sports and national security will be discussed and debated. Discussion will also center on the possible effects of media on the new “information society.” Majors in Communication Studies are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4151G - Nutritional Dilemmas and Decisions.

    (3-0-3) Through a comprehensive approach, this course will examine the relationship of food and nutrition to multi-cultural practices, origins of food preparation and consumption habits, dietary trends, individual dietary intake, quality of life, and disease incidence. Family and Consumer Science majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4155G - The European Witchhunts.

    (3-0-3) Through a study of the events and circumstances surrounding the European Witchhunts, this course will explore the roles that misogyny, social dislocation, economic crisis, religious belief, and challenges to authority played in the age of intolerance that resulted in the execution of many thousands of women and men. History majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4157G - Impact of Communication Disorders: Adjusting to Cultural Demands.

    (3-0-3)  On Demand.  The verbal demands of the modern media-based society impact an individual’s social, emotional, educational, and vocational prospects. Students explore and experience the limitations imposed by various deficits in communication.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 hours; Majors in Communication Disorders & Sciences are excluded.  

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4158G - Freedom of Expression: Dissent, Hate, and Heresy.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Examination of history, philosophy, theory, legal rights, constraints and ethical responsibilities regarding free expression. This civil liberty will be considered in the context of its application to and effect on different societal groups based on social and political status, gender and race. Journalism majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4160G - Personal Financial Investments

    (3-0-3) On Demand. An examination of securities, markets, investment techniques and opportunities for individuals. Topics include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, and portfolio management. Business majors and students who have earned credit in BUS 2710 or BUS 3710 are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4161G - Theatre as a Soapbox.

    (3-0-3) S, Su. A discussion-centered examination of ways playwrights have used theatre as a vehicle for expression to enact change. Attention will be given to theatre as a forum to vent controversial social issues. Theatre Arts majors and English majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4162G - Women’s Voices: Women in the Theatre.

    (3-0-3) S, Su. A discussion course that examines the contributions of women to the theatre and the effect those contributions have had on society in general. Attention will be given to the political/social concerns expressed in the dramatic literature. Theatre majors and English majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4165G - Journalistic Media in Society.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Identification and assessment of effects of interrelationship between journalistic media and social, cultural, political, economic, and technological systems and processes in the context of the media’s major societal roles. Journalism majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4167G - The Meaning of Life.

    (3-0-3) Su. A study of various answers to questions concerning the ultimate value and meaning of human life. The course examines three different approaches to the question of the meaning of life: the theistic approach, the non-theistic approach and the approach that questions the meaningfulness of the question. Philosophy majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4168G - The Internet as a Social Phenomenon.

    (3-0-3) This course examines the Internet as a social phenomenon. Discussion will center on the issues surrounding the Internet and its impact on lives in the information age. (This is not a laboratory experience.) Management Information Systems majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4169G - Women in Science.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. The course examines the lives and accomplishments of women in science throughout history. Special attention is paid to the current issues confronting women in science and historical events that have contributed to the current situation. Biological Sciences majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4170G - History on Film.

    (3-0-3) Through an investigation of the problems with and possibilities of cinematic depictions of the historical past, this course will explore the ways in which film uses historical images to project social ideals. Special attention will be placed on developing a method by which to critique the historicity of historical films. History majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4171G - History of Graphic Narratives.

    (3-0-3) F-odd-numbered-years.  A survey of narrative art, which explores the history, production, theory and reception of graphic narratives from cave paintings to graphic novels. Special attention will be given to the social, cultural and aesthetic aspects of narrative art. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Art Majors are excluded. 

    Credits: 3
  

  • EIU 4190G - Spaceship Earth: The Present State, Honors.

    (4-0-4) F, S, Su.  The course will be a science-based, holistic discussion of the Earth’s problems, potentials, and limitations.  Topics will include population and its control, resource management, pollution, the relationship of religions and rights on a multinational to individual scale, and other appropriate current global topics.  Biological Sciences and Geology majors are excluded.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    75 semester hours completed and admission to University Honors College.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4191G - Leisure Time: The American Perspective, Honors.

    (4-0-4) Leisure is recognized as a basic component of the American lifestyle. Leisure is studied by psychologists, sociologists, economists, physicians, professional educators, and the business community. This course explores the nature of leisure time from these perspectives. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 hours. Admission to the University Honors College. Recreation Administration and Physical Education majors are excluded.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4192G - Film and Contemporary Society, Honors

    (4-0-4) F, S. A study of the theory, aesthetics, history, and cultural contexts of film, concentrating on the relationships among film, literature, popular culture, music, and the plastic arts. Students will explore the ways in which we read film and culture from around the world, and the ways in which we write about film. English majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4193G - The Holocaust, Honors.

    (4-0-4) F, S. An examination of the Holocaust from 1933-1945. This course will examine the many factors (including intellectual, political, legal, and economic changes) that resulted in the institutionalized destruction of European Jewry. History majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours. Admission to University Honors College.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4194G - Leadership: Theory and Practice, Honors.

    (4-0-4) F, S. An interdisciplinary approach to the definitions, theories, rhetoric, and styles of leadership practiced in contemporary cultures. The short- and long-term effectiveness of global, national, and local leaders will be studied and evaluated as students develop their own leadership goals. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours. Admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4195G - The European Witchhunts, Honors.

    (4-0-4) F, S. Through a study of the events and circumstances surrounding the European Witchhunts, this course will explore the roles that misogyny, social dislocation, economic crisis, religious belief, and challenges to authority played in the age of intolerance that resulted in the execution of many thousands of women and men. History majors are excluded. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours. Admission to University Honors College.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4196G - Journalistic Media in Society, Honors.

    (4-0-4) On Demand. Identification and assessment of effects of interrelationship between journalistic media and social, cultural, political, economic and technological systems and processes in the context of the media’s major societal roles. Particular attention will be given to media’s changing and evolving impact on society and groups within society. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours. Admission to University Honors College. Journalism majors are excluded.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4197G - Freedom of Expression: Dissent, Hate, and Heresy, Honors.

    (4-0-4) On Demand. Examination of history, philosophy, theory, legal rights, constraints and ethical responsibilities regarding free expression. This civil liberty will be considered in the context of its application to and effect on different societal groups based on social and political status, gender and race. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours. Admission to University Honors College. Journalism majors are excluded.

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4199G - The Politics of Human Rights, Honors.

    (4-0-4) On Demand. A discussion and analysis of selected human rights problems, with emphasis on the ways in which government action affects the protection and promotion of these rights. Majors in Political Science are excluded. WI

    Credits: 4
  

  • EIU 4290G - Plants and Civilization, Honors.

    (4-0-4)  A discussion of the role of plants in the origin and development of human civilization including hunters and gatherers, agricultural origins, plants and plant products which changed history, plant domestication and cultivation, the green revolution, and plants in the environment. Biological Sciences majors are excluded.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 75 semester hours and admission to University Honors College.

    Credits: 4

Social Science
  

  • SOS 3400 - Methods and Materials in the Social Studies in the Secondary School.

    (3-1-3) F, S. Aims and goals of social studies teaching; nature and scope of social studies materials; methods used in teaching the social studies, including those employing instructional technology. Thirty clock hours in clinical experiences are required. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who will receive Social Science Teaching Certification.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SED 3330 and EDP 3331; for ISEP students, SED 3000 and SED 3100; for Middle Level Education majors, MLE 3110.

    Credits: 3

Sociology
  

  • SOC 2710G - Introductory Sociology.

    (3-0-3) F, S.  Scientific description of the regularities and patterns of behavior that characterize our society and the larger global environment. Sociological analyses of the social forces that affect our daily lives. S7 900

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2721 - Social Stratification.

    (3-0-3) F, S. A descriptive and theoretical analysis of the issues of social inequities and social justice; a study of the problems created by differential status, power, and social mobility.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2750G - Social Problems in Contemporary Society.

    (3-0-3) F, S.  Sociological considerations of the historical development, definitions and nature of social problems, ranging from the global to the interpersonal, and grounded within theoretical frameworks. S7 901; SOC 911

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2761 - Introduction to Criminology.

    (3-0-3) F, S.  A survey of major sociological explanations for criminal behavior and factors affecting who is criminalized. Topics include threats to society from street to “suite” (white collar and political) crimes. CRJ 912

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2780 - The Sociology of Deviant Behavior.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Historical and structural analysis of changing notions of definition, etiology and treatment of deviant behavior. Contemporary theory and research will be employed to illustrate recent trends and political consequences of such trends. SOC 915

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2820 - Sociology of Education.

    (3-0-3) S. A sociological analysis of education as a distinct social institution with an emphasis on the complex organizational structure, the relationship between the educational system and the individual, as well as other social institutions, and the process of social change as it applies to the system of education.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Course may not be repeated.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2830 - Family and Society.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Background of the modern family; the impact of culture and social change; personality factors involved in marriage; family disorganization. S7 902; SOC 912 WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2840 - Racial and Cultural Minorities.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. The causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination; the effects of majority and minority status for intergroup relations. SOC 913

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2850 - Classical Social Theory.

    (3-0-3) F, S. The development of sociological thought will be traced from the earliest dialogues of social theory through the founders of the discipline. Special focus will be placed on a selection of primary contributors to classical sociological theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 2890G - Social Problems in Contemporary Society, Honors.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Sociological analysis of the historical development, definitions, and nature of social problems, grounded within theoretical frameworks. S7 901 WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to the University Honors College.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3000 - Sociology of Sport.

    (3-0-3) F. Application of sociological theories and empirical research findings to sport, and its socio-cultural context. Focus on the functions of various forms of these activities for society, and controversies regarding their legitimacy. Cross-cultural, comparative examples are used.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3100 - Global Threats and Problems.

    (3-0-3) S. An interdisciplinary study of current global problems. Four different social scientific approaches will be used to analyze complex questions regarding the survival of humanity given current threats to our environments, cultures, geopolitical affiliations, and socioeconomic structures. Topics may include famine, terrorism, information control, and disease, among others. Course may not be repeated. Cross-listed with CSC/ECN/GEG/PLS 3100.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3250 - Contemporary Social Theory

    (3-0-3) F, S. This course will build on the foundation of classical theory to focus on the construction and application of the major contemporary theories used in current social research. There is a special focus on theory application to other coursework in the major. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2850.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3290 - Contemporary Social Theory, Honors.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. This course will build on the foundation of classical theory to focus on the construction and application of the major contemporary theories used in current social research. There is a special focus on theory application to other coursework in the major and an honors thesis topic. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2850. Course may not be repeated. Course restricted to Honors Sociology majors. Equivalent course: SOC 3250.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3600 - Introduction to Social Work.

    (3-0-3) F, S. A survey of principles, techniques, and fields of social work. SW911

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3610 - Statistical Analysis of Social Data

    (3-2-4) F, S. Survey of statistical techniques used to summarize and describe the quantitative characteristics of social research. The course includes both descriptive and inferential statistics, using statistical software to analyze data.

    Credits: 4
  

  • SOC 3620 - Research Methods for Collecting Social Data.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Surveys social scientific methods developed to collect data in human populations. Stresses importance of problem formulation, research design, and interpretation.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3622 - Population.

    (3-0-3) F.  A descriptive and theoretical analysis of the dynamics of population with emphasis on population trends.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3650 - Social Psychology.

    (3-0-3) F, S. This course focuses on sociological social psychology, that is, how two or more persons fit their behaviors together in cooperation, in competition, and in conflict. The course provides a survey of research on the self, interpersonal and small group behavior, and collective action and social movements.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3660 - Social Organization.

    (3-0-3) F. Analysis of the elements of social organization with an emphasis on complex organizations associated with urbanization and the development of large scale systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3691 - Social Statistics, Honors.

    (3-1-4) On Demand.  Survey of statistical techniques used to summarize and describe the quantitative characteristics of social research. The course includes both descriptive and inferential statistics, using software to analyze survey data, collected by U.S. Government and/or other organizations. 

    Prerequisites & Notes:

    SOC 2710. Course may not be repeated. Course restricted to Honors Sociology majors. Equivalent Course: SOC 3610.

    Credits: 4
  

  • SOC 3692 - Research Methods for Collecting Social Data, Honors

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Surveys social scientific methods developed to collect data in human populations. Stresses importance of problem formulation, research design, and interpretation.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G. Course may not be repeated. Course restricted to Honors Sociology majors. Equivalent Course: SOC 3620.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3750 - Social Change.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Consideration of both historical and contemporary theoretical and applied means by which social structure is modified. Cross-cultural examples will be used extensively.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3770 - Sociological Analysis of Crime and Criminal Justice System.

    (3-0-3) S. An advanced study of social-psychological factors of crime and the adult offender, vis-à-vis the Criminal Justice system; i.e., apprehension, adjudication, treatment and prevention practices.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G, 2761 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3780 - Policing Society: A Sociological Analysis.

    (3-0-3) F. A study of police roles, subculture, and organizational structure as well as a critical look at how police behavior enacts the democratic dilemma of balancing social order with individual freedoms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710 and 2761.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3801 - Rural Sociology.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Study of patterns of land settlement, social interaction, social structure and function, and social problems unique to the rural way of life.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3820 - Environmental Sociology.

    (3-0-3) F. Examines the interrelations between the natural environment, social organization, and social behavior. Attention is directed at both the social causes of and social responses to various environmental problems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3900 - Political Sociology.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Sociological analysis of the political systems of contemporary nation-states utilizing the concepts and theories relevant to this sub-field of sociology, with special emphasis on the distribution of power in contemporary societies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3903 - Gender Roles and Social Change.

    (3-0-3) S. A sociological study of women’s roles, the development of female and male roles and problems of men and women in the changing socio-cultural environment of the modern world. SOC 914  WI

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 3970 - Study Abroad.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.

    Credits: 1 to 15
  

  • SOC 4000 - Sociology of Work and Occupations.

    (3-0-3) S. Sociological analyses of social and technical relationships in the production system. Work and new technology. Work and gender. Bureaucracy and professionalism. Conflicts in the workplace and efforts to cope with them.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4010 - Sociology of Science and Knowledge.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Analysis of the social foundations of science and knowledge and the impact of science on other social institutions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior-senior standing; minimum of 12 hours of sociology course work, including SOC 2710G (or permission of the instructor).

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4240 - Sociology of Disasters.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Introduces critical theoretical and methodological approaches in the sociological study of disasters.  Examines human preparedness and response to disaster events, issues of social stratification and inequality, and social forces that influence vulnerability and social policy.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4275 - Internship in Sociology.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-12) (Credit/No Credit) Experience in an agency or organization. The course will be offered on a credit/no credit basis; however, the total hours must not exceed 12 hours including courses taken in any other internship offered by the University.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of the Internship Coordinator, acceptance of the student by the agency or organization involved, a cumulative GPA of 2.50, a minimum of 75 hours of course work completed, and a minimum grade of C in either SOC 3660 or 4000.

    Credits: 1 to 12
  

  • SOC 4400 - Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr.-1-3) Individual study of a topic of the student’s choice under the direction of a faculty member. The student must submit and receive approval of a detailed study plan prior to central registration. This course may be repeated for a total of not more than six semester hours of credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Fifteen semester hours of sociology and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • SOC 4444 - Honors Independent Study.

    (Arr.-Arr. 1-3) On Demand. Consideration of special topics in sociology, using secondary sources. Special emphasis on an area of interest to the student who must submit a detailed study proposal to be approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator, prior to registration. The product may be applied to SOC 4644, Honors Thesis.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to Departmental Honors Program, permission of Departmental Honors Coordinator, and completion of a minimum of 15 hours of sociology. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours. Course restricted to Sociology majors. Equivalent course: SOC 4400. 

    This is a new course beginning Fall 2008 (CAA 2/8/07)

    Credits: 1 to 3
  

  • SOC 4555 - Honors Research

    (Arr.-Arr. 3) On Demand. In consultation with a faculty supervisor, the student designs, executes, and writes the results of an original piece of research using primary data. Any research methodology may be employed. The student must submit a detailed study proposal to be approved by the faculty supervisor and the Departmental Honors Coordinator prior to registration. The product may be applied to SOC 4644, Honors Thesis.  WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:

    Admission to Departmental Honors Program, permission of Departmental Honors Coordinator, completion of SOC 4444, one of the honors core courses (SOC 3920 or SOC 3291 or SOC 3292), one of the non-honors core courses (SOC 3250 or SOC 3610 or SOC 3620), and completion of a total minimum of 18 hours of sociology. Course may not be repeated. Course restricted to Sociology majors.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4644 - Sociology Honors Thesis.

    (Arr.-Arr. 3) On Demand. Preparation of a written thesis on a topic in sociology approved by faculty supervisor and Departmental Honors Coordinator prior to registration. WI

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Admission to Departmental Honors Program, permission of Departmental Honors Coordinator, completion of SOC 4555, one of the honors core courses (SOC 3920 or SOC 3291 or SOC 3292), two of the non-honors core courses (SOC 3250 or SOC 3610 or SOC 3620), and completion of a total minimum of 30 hours of sociology. Course may not be repeated. Course restricted to Sociology majors.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4700 - Dynamics of Collective Behavior.

    (3-0-3) S. Analysis of transitory phenomena, including publics, audiences, crowds, mobs, riots, and social movements.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4750 - Sociological Analysis of Juvenile Delinquency.

    (3-0-3) S. Advanced study of theories of etiology, treatment and prevention.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G, 2761 or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4790 - The Correctional Process: A Sociological Analysis.

    (3-0-3) S. Provides an understanding of the entire field of correctional systems in terms of its official objectives, its actual effects and effectiveness, including special focus on experimental programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G and 2761.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4800 - Sociological Aspects of Gerontology.

    (3-0-3) On Demand. Review of current gerontological theories and research; consideration of structural and functional aspects of the social order as related to the aging process.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4820 - Sociology of Health and Health Care.

    (3-0-3) S. This course provides a sociological analysis of health, illness, and health care systems. Substantive topics covered include the social distribution of health and illness, the illness experience, the socialization and development of health care workers, and the social organization of medicine.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 2710G or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SOC 4900 - Current Issues in Sociology.

    (3-0-3) F, S. Analysis of selected current social problems. Restricted to majors in Sociology and Social Science.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    SOC 3250, 3610, and 3620; senior standing or permission of the instructor.

    Credits: 3

Spanish
  

  • FLS 1001 - Conversational Spanish I.

    (2) Credit/No Credit only. This course is not counted against the Credit/No Credit option limit of courses. This course is primarily for beginners. However, a student with up to but no more than one year of high school study in Spanish may enroll. A student with any college credit in Spanish may not take this course for credit.

    Credits: 2
  

  • FLS 1002 - Conversational Spanish II

    (2) Credit/No Credit only. This course is not counted against the Credit/No Credit option limit of courses. This course is primarily for those students who have completed FLS. 1001. However, a student with one or two years of high school study in Spanish may also enroll. A student with any college credit in Spanish other than 1001 may NOT take 1002 for credit.

    Credits: 2
 

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