13 courses with the subject SOC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SOC 101Introductory Sociology3
Introduces sociology as a science concerned with relationships, institutions, organizations, and the physical environment. Outlines the major theories as a basis for sociological perspectives on social issues. Covers the origins of sociology as a science, diverse patterns of social organization from a global perspective, the nature and substance of cultural systems and social institutions, and sociological perspectives in analyzing trends in human society. GE03, DVRS, SOCS
selected social problems, their nature, causes, extent and their effect upon society. Includes theoretical explanations, significant research studies and evaluations of various techniques of control.
of the family and its forms and functions in a variety of cultural settings. It provides students with a sociological framework for viewing one of the major social institutions of society in a global context - its origins, structure, functions, and the many challenges it faces in the 21st century.
nature and substance of deviant behavior. Examines the body of sociological theory dealing with the causes, distribution, and societal reaction to deviant behavior.
Recommended background: SOC 101. The study of sport and leisure in society is concerned with how sport influences, and in turn, is influenced by, institutions (education, politics, religion, science, economics, mass media). Sport has been described as a microcosm of our society values-competition, materialism, bureaucracy, power (Coakley, 1986; Eitzen and Sage, 1982). The pervasiveness of sport as an institution is the academic focus of the course.
contemporary issues and problems through readings, discussion, role-playing, experiential work. Topics cover addictive/compulsive behaviors, medical and religious models of addiction; learning theory and addiction; addiction to alcohol, legal and illegal drugs, love, sex, food, cigarettes, coffee, shopping, soap operas, gambling; workaholic syndrome; cleaning compulsion; hypochondria; weight problems including bulimia and anorexia; family patterns in addiction; children of addictive/maladjusted families; other addictions/compulsive behaviors as viewed in public and therapy.
Recommended background: CJ 111 or SOC 101. Studies the causes of crime and detection and treatment methods. Also covers the historical approach and modern methods.
This course will introduce the theory of social networking, the study and analysis of diverse social networks, as well as cover the impact of social networks on individuals and on the local and global environment. Course will incorporate blogs, Facebook, YouTube, Second Life, Word Press, Meetup.com and other associated platforms. The social implications that will emerge as society continues to move forward with these technologies will range from the most positive to the challenging. The course will cover these implications. Cross-listed as TELC 255.
