Apr 20, 2024

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings

SUNY Oneonta offers students more than 1,400 courses—from Accounting to Zoology—from over 25 separate departments. Requirements for majors and minors and course descriptions are listed under the departments that offer them, and these departments are arranged in alphabetical order.

Please note that requirements, courses, and course descriptions are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Contact the appropriate departments for updated information.

Key to Course Listings

Abbreviation		Meaning
(LA)		Liberal Arts (course is a Liberal Arts offering)
OCS		Oral Communication Skills
SUSF		Sustainability Focused Courses
s.h.		Semester Hour(s)
SoS		Sophomore standing
JrS		Junior standing
SrS		Senior standing

Course Numbering System

001 - 099		No credit; usually developmental in nature.
100 - 199		Lower-division undergraduate-level courses.
200 - 299		Upper-division intermediate undergraduate-level courses.
300 - 399		Upper-division advanced courses.
500 - 699		Graduate-level courses.

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Psychology
	PSYC 276 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology 3 s.h. This course is an introduction to the field of forensic psychology, and focuses on the interaction of psychology and the law. The course examines both the practice of clinical psychology, and the application of psychological science (e.g., cognition, social, developmental), in areas such as forensic assessment and expert testimony in civil and criminal proceedings, understanding and treatment of violent behavior and criminal offenders, and similarities and differences between assessment of adult and juvenile offenders. The course will examine these topics through discussions on readings from the text, landmark legal cases relevant to psychology, and scientific literature. A-E Only. Offered once every other semester. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: “C” or better in PSYC 100 .
	PSYC 279 - Psychology of Drug Use and Abuse 3 s.h. A contemporary approach to drug and alcohol use and abuse. Topics include psychoactive properties of licit and illicit substances; tolerance, habituation, dependence, and addiction; personality characteristics of drug users/abusers; prevention and treatment programs. Also explores dietary supplements and herbs as used in society today. Course requires active participation in discussions. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 .
	PSYC 280 - Positive Psychology 3 s.h. Positive Psychology explores the empirically-validated study of character strengths, values, and subjective well-being, and of how individuals and communities can live healthier, more productive lives. The class will examine how this suggested model in psychology can reconceptualize the disease model of mental illness through adoption of a proactive, preventive model of both research and application to issues in humanity. Topics covered include historical perspectives in positive psychology, optimism, the use of principles of positive psychology to examine issues in mental health, empirical studies of happiness and wellness, the application of positive psychology towards helping institutions function more effectively, and the role of positive thinking in everyday life. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 .
	PSYC 294 - Special Topics—Psychology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h. Contemporary and controversial topics in psychology. Topics and instructors are announced prior to preregistration. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , permission of instructor.
	PSYC 295 - Teaching Assistantship in Psychology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h. Provides teaching experience for students majoring in Psychology. Assistant works directly under the guidance of a faculty member. Pass/Fail Only. Prerequisite(s): JrS or SrS; a minimum of 18 s.h. in PSYC, and permission of instructor and department chair.
	PSYC 297 - Internship in Psychology 1 s.h. - 15 s.h. Provides psychology majors with a supervised learning experience in an applied setting (e.g., hospital intake, crisis counseling). Faculty members or external agencies supervise work. There are also regular meetings between the student, the supervisor, and the faculty sponsor. Pass/Fail Only. Prerequisite(s): JrS or SrS, PSYC majors with a minimum of 18 s.h. in PSYC, and written permission.
	PSYC 299 - Independent Study in Psychology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h. Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved and “C” or better in PSYC 100 .
	PSYC 301 - History and Systems in Psychology 3 s.h. The purpose of the course is to acquaint the serious psychology major with the trends and issues which have shaped the development of psychological thinking from ancient to modern times. The relationship of this development to issues in philosophy and the history of science will be considered along with an examination of current systems and theories in psychology. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): JrS, a “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , and PSYC 222 .
	PSYC 322 - Advanced Research in Psychology 3 s.h. Explores one or more contemporary research areas in psychology, such as learning, perception, memory, social psychology, or developmental psychology. Students typically participate in all phases of ongoing research projects. A working knowledge of experimental and statistical techniques is assumed. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 and PSYC 222 .
	PSYC 324 - Advanced Topics in Neuroscience 3 s.h. This course will provide an advanced coverage in the field of neuroscience. Topics may vary by semester, and include a combination of classic and contemporary research. The format will be a seminar approach with student coverage directed by the instructor. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , and PSYC 222 .
	PSYC 325 - Cognitive Neuroscience 3 s.h. Explores the neural basis of cognition through an examination of methods by which researchers study the physiology and function of the brain. Cutting-edge techniques such as PET, fMRI, ERPs, and TMS will be reviewed through research on attention, emotion, language, memory, and other higher-order cognitive processes. Neuropsychological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, amnesia, and other disorders will be studied. Students will also learn how cognitive neuroscience is transforming the field of psychology by making study of the brain accessible to everyday life. A-E Only. Offered every two years. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in all: PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , PSYC 222 , and PSYC 231 , or permission of instructor.
	PSYC 326 - Comparative Psychology 3 s.h. A study of the behavior of organisms in controlled experimental conditions and in their natural environment. Emphasizes similarities and differences at varying levels of the phylogenetic scale. A-E Only. Offered Fall only. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , and PSYC 222 .
	PSYC 330 - Ecological Psychology 3 s.h. Covers the advanced Ecological approach to perception, action, and cognition. Focus is on principles of the theory (such as higher level invariants, radical context dependency, and self organization) and how current research is applying them to a variety of issues. A-E Only. Offered in the Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in PSYC 100 and PSYC 232 .
	PSYC 338 - Seminar in Evolutionary Psychology 3 s.h. An interdisciplinary approach to psychology focused on identifying psychological adaptations, which represent specialized mental characteristics that evolved via natural selection to provide solutions to problems encountered during human evolutionary history, and the implications of these evolved mechanisms in our modern world. Students will read and discuss the primary literature on a weekly basis. A-E Only. Offered once or twice each year. Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , PSYC 222 , and PSYC 238 .
	PSYC 360 - Advanced Topics in Social Psychology 3 s.h. An intensive treatment of several classic or contemporary areas of social psychology. Includes topics such as social perception, social cognition, attitude formation and change, prejudice, interpersonal relationships, aggression, and pro-social behavior. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , PSYC 222 , and PSYC 260 .
	PSYC 365 - Applied Social Psychology 3 s.h. The application of social psychological theories, methods, principles, and/or research findings to social problems. Covers physical health and health care; prevention of mental illness and coordination of resources for mental health; the legal system. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , PSYC 222 , and PSYC 260 .
	PSYC 366 - Psychology and the Law 3 s.h. This course includes two distinct areas of study: the applications of psychology within the courts and the justice system, and the theoretical topics concerning the interface of psychology and law. It is designed to introduce students to the applied practice of psychology in legal contexts - including assessment, treatment, prevention, jury selection, and legal decision making. The course also examines the causes of criminal behavior. Students will apply what they have learned in the course by participating in a mock trial. A-E Only. The course is offered once every two years. LA Prerequisite(s): PSYC 222 .
	PSYC 373 - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 3 s.h. Surveys approaches to psychotherapy and behavior change. Lectures and taped demonstrations of psychoanalytic, Adlerian, Gestalt, client-centered, rational-emotive, existential, Jungian, and behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches are presented. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in all: PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , PSYC 222 and PSYC 270 .
	PSYC 374 - Abnormal Psychology 3 s.h. Covers the causes of personality maladjustments, varieties of adjustive responses, neuroses, and syndromes of various psychoses. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in all: PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , PSYC 222 , and PSYC 274 .
	PSYC 394 - Special Topics in Psychology 3 s.h. This upper-division course explores contemporary and emerging topics in psychology, at a more advanced level than PSYC 294 . Topics and instructors announced prior to preregistration. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , and PSYC 222 .
	PSYC 398 - Senior Seminar 3 s.h. Group discussions and independent research allow students to synthesize the approaches, problems, themes, concepts, and methods of psychology. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 100 , PSYC 221 , and PSYC 222 .
	PSYC 399 - Independent Study in Psychology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h. Individual studies under faculty supervision. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved, “C” or better in both PSYC 100 and PSYC 221 .
Russian
	RUSS 101 - Introductory Russian I 3 s.h. Russian for beginners: for students with no more than 2 years of high school Russian. Study of the Cyrillic alphabet, basic grammar, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and elements of Russian life and culture. Pass/Fail Option. LA FL3
Science Education
	SCED 392 - Research, Theory and Practice in Middle and High School Science Education 4 s.h. A study of the methods and materials appropriate for the teaching of the sciences in the secondary schools. Experiences in area schools. Open only to qualified students in secondary education programs. Course includes a minimum of 52 hours field placement in a middle or high school Science classroom. A-E Only. Offered Fall only. Prerequisite(s): Candidate status in Education required.
	SCED 396 - Student Teaching in Secondary Science 12 s.h. One half semester of guided teaching at a middle school and one half semester of guided teaching at a high school. Students must register and successfully complete both SCED 396A and SCED 396B in the same semester to receive credit for either. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring. OCS BC3 Prerequisite(s): SCED 392 and student teaching eligibility and permission from the Office of Education Advisement and Field Experience. Corequisite(s): SCED 398 .
	SCED 398 - Seminar in Middle and High School Science Education 3 s.h. A capstone course that overlaps and/or follows student teaching and includes a review of recent developments in content education at the local, state, national, and international levels as reflected in current educational theory, research, and practice; reflection on curriculum and assessment in light of student teaching experiences; discussion of the professional Code of Ethics for educators and role of the educational professional leader; as well as the development and presentation of a professional educational portfolio. Students will also present their professional educational portfolio. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisite(s): SCED 392 . Corequisite(s): SCED 396 .
General Science
	SCIN 312 - Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry 2 s.h. The selection, preparation, maintenance, and proper use of lab equipment and supplies in Chemistry; practice in developing demonstrations and presentations of topics; and planning of lab exercises. Field trips may be required in which students share costs. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly. Cross-listed as CHEM 312. Prerequisite(s): JrS.
	SCIN 315 - Technologies in General Science 2 s.h. Field and laboratory studies of the materials, techniques, and safety aspects appropriate in the middle school science classroom. A-E Only. Offered Spring only. Prerequisite(s): JrS, secondary science education major or elementary education with a concentration in ESCI.
	SCIN 390 - Interdisciplinary Science Capstone 3 s.h. A capstone experience that requires students to participate in a full semester integrated research project. Projects will be based on contemporary issues in science. Students will work on multi- disciplinary research teams to explore possible solutions to the semester project. Solutions will be presented in a public forum. All areas of science are welcome. A-E Only. Offered Fall only. Prerequisite(s): SrS.
	SCIN 399 - Independent Study in General Science 1 s.h. - 3 s.h. Experimental or other research activity for qualified upper-division students; investigations conducted under direction of appropriate science education staff. A-E Only. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): JrS in Education program and 15 s.h. science.
Self-Instructional Language Program
	SILP 101 - Introduction to Spoken I 3 s.h. The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option. LA
	SILP 102 - Introduction to Spoken II 3 s.h. The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option. LA
	SILP 103 - Spoken I 3 s.h. The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option. LA
	SILP 104 - Spoken II 3 s.h. The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option. LA
	SILP 299 - Independent Study 1 s.h. - 6 s.h. The Foreign Language Department offers many less-commonly taught languages through a nationally approved program designated as Self Instructional Language Program (SILP). Students work with recorded language materials and texts and have regular practice sessions with native tutors. Availability of courses is dependent on the availability of a qualified tutor. Students are tested at the end of the semester by qualified testers. Pass/Fail Option. (non-LA) Prerequisite(s): SILP 104
Sociology
	SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 s.h. An overview of the structure and functioning of contemporary society, with emphasis on major conceptual areas of sociology as a discipline; social organization, culture, socialization, social stratification, social institutions, social control and deviance, social change and modernization. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA SS3
	SOC 110 - Social Problems 3 s.h. An analysis of persistent and developing problem areas in American society: family, education, racial and ethnic relations, inequality, violence, economic dislocation, and varieties of social deviance in the context of the alienating character of mass society. Includes major sociological concepts and perspectives. A-E Only. LA SS3
	SOC 208 - Social Science Journal 3 s.h. This course is primarily focused on operating and maintaining the student-run undergraduate social science journal, SOAR (SUNY Oneonta Academic Research). Enrolled students will occupy various roles on the editorial board, and be evaluated based on the performance within those roles. The secondary focus of this course is on developing and improving social science writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Pass/Fail Only. Offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. in one of the following: AHIS, ANTH, CRJ, EHIS, ENVS, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOC, WHIS.
	SOC 209 - Social Research Methods 3 s.h. A survey of the various methods of gathering, analyzing and interpreting data with special attention to what particular styles of research imply in terms of alternative, sociological theories. Specific topics include: research design, sampling, methods of observation and interviewing, questionnaire construction and quantitative as well as qualitative analysis. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA SS3 Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC and COMP 100 .
	SOC 210 - Sociology of Popular Culture 3 s.h. An investigation into forms of pop culture such as music, magazines, films, television, literature, sports, and games; the relationships between particular contents and styles of pop culture and the audiences they appeal to; the symbols, images, and moods generated and their relationships to attitudes, values, and behavior of specific social classes, subcultures, generations, and changes in American society. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 212 - Sociology of Religion 3 s.h. A survey of concepts and analysis of the dynamics of religions. Topics include religious groups; socialization into religious roles and communities; cults, sects, and churches as religious forms of social organizations; ideology, science, and religion; religion and its connection to economic and political institutions; religion as an element of social change and social stability; and functions of religion in society. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 214 - Sociology of Islam 3 s.h. This course will cover the social life of Islam and how its fundamental beliefs are translated into practices and insti- tutions. There will be a focus on the regional as well as theological variations within the Islamic world. Attention will be paid to the connections between Islamic faith and contemporary socio-political movements. This is not specifically a course about Islamic theology, but will discuss the terminology of Muslim belief systems in order to better understand the experiential aspects of religious and social practices. A-E Only. LA SS3
	SOC 216 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3 s.h. This course will examine systematically the structure and the dynamics of social movements. Connecting their historical appearance with the objectives projected for realization, the course will make a theoretical anatomy of the movements’ social existence and operation. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 220 - Sociology of Gender 3 s.h. This course introduces students to sociology of gender, including theories and empirical studies about gender, and core issues such as inequality, sexuality, labor, family, social change, and the human body. This class will consider similarities and differences among women and men as well as between women and men, with some emphasis on race and class. A-E Only. Offered Fall. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 224 - The Family 3 s.h. This course covers the major theoretical frameworks and empirical works in family sociology. Changing structures and ideologies of family are covered from pre-industrial to contemporary times. Related issues of childhood, parenting, sexuality, gender relations, divorce and relationships, paid and unpaid labor, and work-family balance are covered. Impact of economy, polity and major institutions emphasized. A-E Only. Offered irregularly. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 226 - Sexuality Studies 3 s.h. In this course, we will look at sexual desire, behavior, romance, and identity from a sociological perspective. We are not interested in acts but in the social, cultural, and political significance attached to the acts. Topics may include hierarchies of behavior; how different ethnic, cultural, and religious groups conceptualize sexual identity the history of heterosexual, gay/lesbian, and other sexual subcultures; the commercialization of sexual practices; the body and performance; political issues of reproductive rights and criminalization and stigmatization of sexual deviance; and how globalization is affecting contemporary sexual behaviors. Finally, we will see how studying sexuality informs us about society more generally. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 or SOC 110 .
	SOC 228 - Violence in Relationships 3 s.h. This course examines the complex of violence in the family setting. The examination includes spousal violence/partner violence, marital rape, dating violence/rape, child sexual/ physical/ emotional maltreatment, and elder abuse. The course will look at the trends family violence, a look at the theoretical explanations, and a look at prevention/treatment family violence. A-E Only. Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. of SOC 101 .
	SOC 230 - Introduction to Social Work 3 s.h. An overview of the profession of social work and the methods of social work practice, i.e., casework, groupwork, community organization, research, and administration. Focus will be on developing awareness and sensitivity to the impact of contemporary social problems on individuals, families and communities. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. ANTH, POLS, PSYC, or SOC; and SOCL or GERT major.
	SOC 232 - Aging and the Life Course 3 s.h. Introduces sociological theories and research on aging and the aged, exploring influences on the meaning of the experience of aging and the ways in which age and aging are socially constructed. Considers the sociology of aging within the matrix of three kinds of time: the life cycle, the aging of a generation and historical time. A-E Only. Offered Fall only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 234 - Sociology of Food and Eating 3 s.h. This course will provide students with a sociological understanding of food and eating in American society. This understanding will be developed at both micro- and macro- sociological levels, examining the social context of food. Various topics are explored, such as the personal, social, and cultural meanings of food; the role of food in identity and social relationships; food and eating as related to family, age, gender, ethnicity, and social class; food and the body; the medicalization of food; food-related social movements; the social and economic organizations of the food system and industry (including fast food, biotechnology, and globalization issues); and food politics and policy. There is a service learning component to the course that involves volunteer work at a community organization, such as a soup kitchen or food bank. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 235 - Drugs and Society 3 s.h. This course examines the extent of drug use and abuse in the United States, the impact of such use on individuals, families, and society-at-large, and the relationship between illicit drug use and other forms of criminal behavior. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC or EDUC 213 .
	SOC 236 - Comparative Aging: A Global Perspective 3 s.h. A cross-disciplinary approach to understanding of the aging experiences across cultures and nations. Topics such as kinship, perception of physical and psychological well-being, work, and social support will be explored in the frame of social change, migration, demography, ethnicity, and social and health policies. Countries used to illustrate social and cultural responses to the aging experiences include Japan, Sweden, Ireland, China, Thailand, Kenya, Mexico, USA, and Canada. A-E Only. Offered Fall only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 238 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 s.h. The course introduces the field of medical sociology, an area of sociology concerned with social causes and consequences of health and illness. This involves analysis of the social context and organization of health and health care, including professional and patient roles, health care systems and settings (such as hospitals), health and illness behaviors, and the social construction of health and illness. The intent is to identify and discuss current issues and findings in medical sociology. A-E Only. Offered Fall only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 240 - Social Class 3 s.h. Theories of social stratification and social class; an examination of the concept of class, caste, status, and position in several social structures; an analysis of significant studies of class in America. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 242 - Sociology of Ethnic Relations 3 s.h. Studies interracial and interethnic relations as national and transnational phenomena, with emphasis on the changing nature of contacts and the problems generated between groups within the social institutions of multi-racial and multi-ethnic societies. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 244 - Sociology of Poverty 3 s.h. Sociology of poverty covers macro and micro approaches to understanding the causes and consequences of poverty in an American and a global context. Political economic processes that contribute to poverty are discussed, followed by in-depth examination of the experience of being poor, relating back to structural factors. Consequences of and challenges for social policy and human service providers in social services, healthcare, and criminal justice are discussed. Finally, the course will address cross-national comparisons of poverty. A-E Only. Offered every four semesters, typically in the spring. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. of SOC.
	SOC 250 - The Community 3 s.h. This course studies human settlement and social organization at the local community level. Topics include community health, education, the economy, local politics, the environment, infrastructure, culture, globalization, and community development. Classic and contemporary theories of community are examined and applied to aid in understanding community life. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 251 - Food, Society and the Environment 3 s.h. Food is a critical aspect of human existence and its production and distribution lies at the core of the interaction between society and the environment. This course adopts a critical approach to examining the current issues and debates pertaining to the production, processing and marketing of food as well as the local and global political economy of access to food. A central theme in these discussions will be the challenge of environmental sustainability in the food production and distribution system, while drawing examples from the local, national and global levels. The course will examine the political economy of the global food system as well as the local and national food justice issues that include production, access and consumption. A-E Only. LA SUSF Cross-listed with ENVS 251 and GEOG 251 . Prerequisite(s): ENVS 101 , ENVS 110 , , or .
	SOC 252 - Age of Globalization 3 s.h. This course is an attempt to understand globalization which is a new world system that integrates every aspect of our everyday life ito a global village. The social, cultural, political, and economical aspects of globalization will be critically examined. Different theoretical approaches to globalization will be discussed. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 254 - Environmental Sociology 3 s.h. Environmental sociology examines the interrelationships between society and the natural environment. This course is designed to provide an overview of environmental problems, to examine the underlying social causes and consequences of environmental change, and to critically evaluate these using the dominant theories in the field. Broadly, this course will consider the impacts of population, consumption, production, and development on the environment. In addition, it will consider the cultural understanding of environmental concern, environmental domination and risk. Finally, the course will consider how to apply the ideas of environmental sociology to develop solutions to social and environmental problems. A-E Only. LA SUSF Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. of SOC, ENVS, GEOG, POLS, PSYC, or ANTH.
	SOC 256 - Global Migration 3 s.h. This course is an attempt to gain understanding of contemporary transnational movements of people in the age of globalization. It studies a brief history of migration of peoples, and analyzes the intersecting issues of migration and immigration in the frame of social, cultural, political and economic relations. Major theories in this field will be critically examined. Although the course focuses on the U.S., other host countries such as UK, Germany, France, Canada, Japan and so on will be used for comparison. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 258 - Architecture & the Environment 3 s.h. This course intends to understand and analyze the relationship between the human behaviors and the development of built-environment from a cross-disciplinary approach. Other than general introduction to the concepts and theories in the disciplines, selected cities, places and landscapes in the world will be compared. A-E Only. Offered every other year. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. Social Science.
	SOC 260 - Criminology 3 s.h. The purpose of this course is to examine the field of criminology. This will entail introducing students to the difficulties of defining and measuring crime, sources of crime, statistics and data, looking at the extent of criminality in our society through examination of trends and patterns in different types of crime, as well as review and analysis of past and present theories of the causes of crime. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): with a grade of “C” or better.
	SOC 262 - Deviant Behavior 3 s.h. Describes and analyzes individual or group reactions that deviate from sociocultural forms and are stigmatized or punished to some degree in society. Among the reactions are: drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution, suicide, and forms of mental illness. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 264 - Environmental Inequalities 3 s.h. This course will examine the range of issues that link social inequality to geographically situated environmental injustices. Differential exposures lead to uneven health and quality-of-life outcomes along racial, ethnic, and social class lines. A-E Only. Offered annually. and . Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. of ENVS, GEOG, SOC, or CRJ.
	SOC 282 - The Sociology of Law 3 s.h. The Sociology of Law deals with the values, ideologies and patterns of interaction that underlie the way our society is organized through and around our legal system. The Sociology of Law will cover topics such as: the norms and rules prescribing appropriate behavior, the mechanisms of soical control, the inequalities in our social and legal systems based on race, class, politics, sexuality and gender, power dynamics, individual identity in relation to the law, the court and correctional systems and the actors involved in the functioning of our legal system. Students will become familiar with the theoretical and methodological foundations for studying the sociology of law as well as various legal processes, socially influential court cases and how both individuals and society react to our justice system in an historical context. A-E Only. LA
	SOC 284 - Animals and Society 3 s.h. This course is intended to introduce students to the sociological examination of how human societies interact and intersect with (nonhuman) animals. Four central tenants of the course are: 1) to understand that the way societies and animals interact is fundamental for understanding human societies as a whole, 2) to understand that a variety of social and environmental problems cannot be adequately understood without some understandings of how societies and animals interrelate, 3) to comprehend how sociological approaches to understanding human societies can be extended to understanding relationships between human societies and nonhuman animals, and 4) to understand that most specific environmental problems/concerns over sustainability have a component related to human societies and nonhuman animals. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 286 - Social Change 3 s.h. An examination of the interplay of forces that shape and transform our society and its institutions: war, technological innovation, the changing political order, and the changing economy. Special attention given to the disruption of social structure and its readjustment. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 288 - Complex Organizations 3 s.h. The study of bureaucratic structure as a pervasive form of social organization in modern society. Examines the basic character of bureaucracy, its functional significance for society, as well as its pathological aspects, its internal structure, and the effects of informal relations within formal systems. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 294 - Special Topics in Sociology 3 s.h. Concentrates on special or current issues, problems, and research topics. Usually requires oral participation and papers. Check with department or instructors for specific semester offerings, additional requirements, special bibliographies, and outlines before enrolling. Pass/Fail Only. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 295 - Teaching Assistantship in Sociology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h. This course provides a college level experience for students who are exceptionally qualified to undertake appropriate responsibilities and activities to support the teaching of a Sociology course, under direct supervision of a faculty member. They will aid in preparing material for teaching, leading discussions, preparing and advising fellow students on assignments or papers, and helping with exam preparation. The specific responsibilities, amount of credit and assessment criteria must be outlined in a written agreement between the faculty member and the student prior to the start of the course. Students must meet college requirements for teaching assistantships and complete the application. Pass/Fail Only. May be repeated for a total of 12 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): JrS, “B” or better in the course in which they will be assisting, and instructor permission.
	SOC 296 - Research Assistantship in Sociology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h. This course provides a college level experience for students who are exceptionally qualified to undertake appropriate responsibilities and activities to support the research of a Sociology faculty, under their direct supervision. They will aid in all facets of conducting research: finding literature, preparing reports, collecting data, analyzing data, and preparing posters or manuscripts. The specific responsibilities, amount of credit and assessment criteria must be outlined in a written agreement between the faculty member and the student prior to the start of the course. Pass/Fail Only. May be repeated for a total of 12 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): JrS, , instructor permission.
	SOC 299 - Independent Study in Sociology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h. Available to meet needs for individual reading or research programs in selected areas of sociology. Pass/Fail Option. LA Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.
	SOC 305 - Sociological Theory 3 s.h. A review of traditional and current theories and perspectives used in sociological work. Covers ideas and work of Weber, Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, Mead, Parson, Goffman, Berger, and Mannheim. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): JrS and .
	SOC 309 - Research and Analysis 3 s.h. A survey of common research methods used in academic, non-profit, government, and business settings. Specific topics include evaluation research, secondary data analysis, surveys and interviewing. Methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis and report writing are also included. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 312 - Society and the Individual 3 s.h. As an introduction to sociological social psychology, this course examines the relationship between the individual and society by exploring the various ways that individuals interact with one another and how they affect and are affected by society as a whole. Students will learn about the theories and research methods involved in the scientific study of sociological social psychology from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Students will become familiar with many of the concepts and ideas involved in the study of sociological social psychology, such as socialization, selves and identities, groups, romantic love, friendships, and interpersonal attraction, social perception, attitudes, aggression, persuasion, prejudice, and altruism. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 322 - Families and Aging 3 s.h. Families and Aging is an examination of family relationships in later life. Topics include historical perspectives on aging and families, demographic changes affecting families in later life, gay and lesbian relationships, single older adults, parents and their adult children, grandparenting and great grandparenting, sibling and other extended family relationships, inpact of divorce on families in later life, widowhood, and social policies affecting families in later life. A-E Only. Offered irregularly. LA Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 330 - Health and Aging 3 s.h. This course examines social aspects of aging, health and the health care system in contemporary American society. Topics explored include demography of aging and health, biological perspectives on health in later life (including the social implications of physical changes and chronic illness), psychosocial perspectives on health in later life (including mental health, social support and religion), the older adult in the health care system (including interactions with health professionals, long term care services and settings, and end-of-life issues), and societal aspects of our current health care system as related to older adults and late adulthood (including economic, political and ethical issues). A-E Only. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 336 - Sociology of Death and Dying 3 s.h. This course will provide an overview of major social issues, concepts, and processes in death, dying, and bereavement. Topics include: the social meaning of and attitudes towards death, socialization regarding death, demography of death, care of the dying, the dying process, social policy, ethical and legal issues, death across the life course, suicide, the funeral industry, and the grieving process. A-E Only. Offered Spring only. LA Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 338 - Social Policy 3 s.h. An interdisciplinary consideration of social and public policy issues as they are related to the study of individuals and families in society. Students are expected to use various social science perspectives learned in previous course work to explore how public policy is formed and to examine contemporary social policy concerns. A-E Only. Offered Fall only. LA Prerequisite(s): JrS; .
	SOC 350 - Urban Sociology 3 s.h. This course is designed to introduce students to urban studies. The history of cities, contemporary urban problems, political economy, and urban ecology are important components of this class. The central theme of the course is how cities are responding to the challenges of economic restructuring, crime, and decreased revenues. A-E Only. LA SUSF Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 352 - Rural Sociology 3 s.h. Rural sociology examines the unique role rural areas and people play in the larger society and world. This course considers rural- urban migration patterns, rural culture, rural occupations and employment, resource use and environmental problems, vulnerable and exploited populations, community change, the unique consequences of globalization, and policy issues. These topics are examined through the dominant theories in the field. A-E Only. LA SUSF Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 355 - Disaster, Risk, and Society 3 s.h. This course will sociologically analyze the impacts of disasters on the socio-physical environment, and will consider the role of decision sciences in the area of risk assessment. This course will give students an interdisciplinary perspective and understanding of natural calamities. Recent unpredictable fluctuations in weather systems all over the world have affected communities and especially those who were least prepared for them. Disasters pose a significant cause for concern and in order to mitigate them, we must assess the role of risk assessment and the general area of preparedness. Social perceptions of risk are mediated by cultural lenses and better causative understanding could invigorate societal resilience in the face of natural disasters. Integrating risk reduction with sociological analysis of disasters will provide useful tools to minimize impacts on affected communities. A-E Only. LA SUSF Prerequisite(s): .
	SOC 357 - Population and Social Change 3 s.h. The purpose of this course is to understand the processes of Demography. These include fertility, mortality, and migration. Fertility is how population grows and regenerates itself. Mortality is how a population decreases itself. Migration is how a population moves around and settles itself. Along with understanding how each process operates and is measured; the class provides an understanding of how the processes work together to manipulate as a whole or how they function to affect population in a smaller area (i.e., country, city, etc.). A-E Only. Offered irregularly. Prerequisite(s): and 3 s.h. of SOC.
	SOC 390 - Senior Seminar in Sociology 3 s.h. The course serves as a capstone course for liberal arts sociology majors. The course focuses on contemporary issues in sociology. Students are required to complete a substantial paper on a topic related to the course. Up to 9 sh may be taken for credit with permission of instructor. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. LA BC3 Prerequisite(s): SrS; and .
	SOC 391 - Criminological Theory 3 s.h. The primary goal of the course is to provide students with an in depth understanding of theories of crimes grounded primarily in sociological perspectives, both classical and contemporary. The course will also take into account an historical array of criminological theories covering biological, psychological, geographic, economic, and political viewpoints. The fundamental distinctions between classical and positivist theories and traditional and critical branches of criminology are also discussed. Major emphasis will be placed upon analyzing topics that demonstrate the relationship of theory to practice. A-E Only. Offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisite(s): SrS; and .
	SOC 392 - Seminar in Gerontology Studies 3 s.h. This course serves as a capstone course for Gerontology Studies majors. It will provide the opportunity to integrate and apply knowledge and experiences from previous course work (including internships) and to explore a variety of theoretical, methodological, and professional issues in gerontology. The focus will be on contemporary understandings, including controversies, in the field of aging and the contemporary experiences of older adults in society. A-E Only. Offered Spring only. LA Prerequisite(s): JrS; and .
	SOC 394 - Special Topics in Sociology 3 s.h. Study of special or current issues, problems, and research topics. Requires oral participation and papers. Check with department or instructors for specific semester offerings, additional requirements, special bibliographies, and outlines before enrolling. A-E Only. LA Prerequisite(s): JrS; .
	SOC 397 - Field Experiences in Sociology 1 s.h. - 15 s.h. Study of social organization in particular settings, emphasizing field experience. Possible settings for observation, participation, work, or research include factories, farms, hospitals, restaurants, communes, monasteries, prisons, labor unions, retail stores, and voluntary associations, government units and human services agencies. Maximum of 9 s.h. for credit as elective in major. A-E Only. Offered in a human services class format every Fall and Spring (may require as added prerequisite). Offered irregularly at student request and subject to availability of faculty (usually without added prerequisite). Approximately 40 hours field experience per credit hour. Offered Fall and Spring. Prerequisite(s): Students must fulfill minimum college-wide requirements and JrS and 3 s.h. of 200-level SOC.
	SOC 399 - Independent Study in Sociology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h. Available to meet needs for individual reading or research programs in selected areas of sociology. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA Prerequisite(s): JrS; .
Spanish
	SPAN 101 - Introductory Spanish I 3 s.h. Spanish for beginners; for students with no more than 2 years of high school Spanish. Emphasizes oral abilities in the use of basic vocabulary and fundamental patterns of the language. Includes reading, writing, and use of state of the art language laboratory and audio-visual materials. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA FL3
	SPAN 102 - Introductory Spanish II 3 s.h. A continuation of ; review of basics presented in ; emphasis on narration in the past tenses. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA FL3 Prerequisite(s): , or equivalent proficiency.
	SPAN 103 - Second Year Spanish I 3 s.h. A continuation of ; review of basics: emphasis on subjunctive mood, idiomatic expressions, and beginning readings in Spanish and Spanish American culture. Students may request to take SPAN 103 and in the same semester if needed for timely completion of the degree. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA FL3 Prerequisite(s): , or equivalent proficiency.
	SPAN 104 - Second Year Spanish II 3 s.h. A review of the basics of spoken and written Spanish, with readings, conversation, composition, grammar, and cultural explorations designed to raise language skills to the level required for entry into the major programs. May profitably be taken with . Students may request to take and 104 in the same semester if needed for timely completion of the degree. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA FL3 Prerequisite(s): or equivalent proficiency.
	SPAN 112 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation 3 s.h. Designed for non-majors with some previous Spanish study to complete their General Education FL3 requirement, this course will focus on conversation, practical language use, and cultural exploration, but some vocabulary and grammar review will be included. May also be taken by new majors concurrently with in order to brush up on skills before beginning the advanced language sequence. Pass/Fail Option. Offered every semester. LA FL3 Prerequisite(s): or equivalent.
	SPAN 201 - Review of Spanish Grammar 3 s.h. A review of Spanish grammar for those who have already mastered the basics. The course will include intensive work on the past tenses, subjunctive, accent rules, and other difficult constructions. Pass/Fail Option. Offered irregularly. LA FL3 Prerequisite(s): or equivalent.
	SPAN 202 - Advanced Spanish Usage I 3 s.h. Improves oral and written abilities through oral reports, study of grammar, conversation and writing. Emphasis on writing short compositions, short cultural and literary readings, and use of the web in Spanish. Must be taken before ; may profitably be taken with or . Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA FL3 Prerequisite(s): or equivalent proficiency.
	SPAN 203 - Advanced Spanish Usage II 3 s.h. Improves spoken and written abilities through oral reports, study of grammar, conversation and writing. Emphasis on writing short compositions, short cultural and literary readings, and use of the web in Spanish, with the goal of achieving the skills necessary to do well in the upper-division courses. May profitably be taken with or ; as the gateway to the Spanish major, a C+ or better in this course is a prerequisite to the 200-level content courses. Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall and Spring. LA FL3 Prerequisite(s): or equivalent proficiency.
	SPAN 204 - Civilization of Spain 3 s.h. Introduces the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Spain, including geography and key issues, moments and people in Spain’s history, society, popular culture, art and music. The course will be conducted in Spanish and will include attention to improving language skills. SPAN 204 and may be taken in any order, and may profitably be taken with or . Pass/Fail Option. Offered Fall only. LA Prerequisite(s): or equivalent proficiency.
	SPAN 205 - Spanish American Civilization 3 s.h. Selected readings introduce important figures in the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas, and present their regional diversity and rich culture. The course will be conducted in Spanish and will include attention to improving language skills. and 205 may be taken in any order, and may profitably be taken with or . Pass/Fail Option. Offered Spring only. LA Prerequisite(s): or equivalent proficiency.

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PSYC 276 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 279 - Psychology of Drug Use and Abuse 3 s.h.

PSYC 280 - Positive Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 294 - Special Topics—Psychology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.

PSYC 295 - Teaching Assistantship in Psychology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.

PSYC 297 - Internship in Psychology 1 s.h. - 15 s.h.

PSYC 299 - Independent Study in Psychology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.

PSYC 301 - History and Systems in Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 322 - Advanced Research in Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 324 - Advanced Topics in Neuroscience 3 s.h.

PSYC 325 - Cognitive Neuroscience 3 s.h.

PSYC 326 - Comparative Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 330 - Ecological Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 338 - Seminar in Evolutionary Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 360 - Advanced Topics in Social Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 365 - Applied Social Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 366 - Psychology and the Law 3 s.h.

PSYC 373 - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 3 s.h.

PSYC 374 - Abnormal Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 394 - Special Topics in Psychology 3 s.h.

PSYC 398 - Senior Seminar 3 s.h.

PSYC 399 - Independent Study in Psychology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.

RUSS 101 - Introductory Russian I 3 s.h.

SCED 392 - Research, Theory and Practice in Middle and High School Science Education 4 s.h.

SCED 396 - Student Teaching in Secondary Science 12 s.h.

SCED 398 - Seminar in Middle and High School Science Education 3 s.h.

SCIN 312 - Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry 2 s.h.

SCIN 315 - Technologies in General Science 2 s.h.

SCIN 390 - Interdisciplinary Science Capstone 3 s.h.

SCIN 399 - Independent Study in General Science 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.

SILP 101 - Introduction to Spoken I 3 s.h.

SILP 102 - Introduction to Spoken II 3 s.h.

SILP 103 - Spoken I 3 s.h.

SILP 104 - Spoken II 3 s.h.

SILP 299 - Independent Study 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 s.h.

SOC 110 - Social Problems 3 s.h.

SOC 208 - Social Science Journal 3 s.h.

SOC 209 - Social Research Methods 3 s.h.

SOC 210 - Sociology of Popular Culture 3 s.h.

SOC 212 - Sociology of Religion 3 s.h.

SOC 214 - Sociology of Islam 3 s.h.

SOC 216 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3 s.h.

SOC 220 - Sociology of Gender 3 s.h.

SOC 224 - The Family 3 s.h.

SOC 226 - Sexuality Studies 3 s.h.

SOC 228 - Violence in Relationships 3 s.h.

SOC 230 - Introduction to Social Work 3 s.h.

SOC 232 - Aging and the Life Course 3 s.h.

SOC 234 - Sociology of Food and Eating 3 s.h.

SOC 235 - Drugs and Society 3 s.h.

SOC 236 - Comparative Aging: A Global Perspective 3 s.h.

SOC 238 - Sociology of Health and Illness 3 s.h.

SOC 240 - Social Class 3 s.h.

SOC 242 - Sociology of Ethnic Relations 3 s.h.

SOC 244 - Sociology of Poverty 3 s.h.

SOC 250 - The Community 3 s.h.

SOC 251 - Food, Society and the Environment 3 s.h.

SOC 252 - Age of Globalization 3 s.h.

SOC 254 - Environmental Sociology 3 s.h.

SOC 256 - Global Migration 3 s.h.

SOC 258 - Architecture & the Environment 3 s.h.

SOC 260 - Criminology 3 s.h.

SOC 262 - Deviant Behavior 3 s.h.

SOC 264 - Environmental Inequalities 3 s.h.

SOC 282 - The Sociology of Law 3 s.h.

SOC 284 - Animals and Society 3 s.h.

SOC 286 - Social Change 3 s.h.

SOC 288 - Complex Organizations 3 s.h.

SOC 294 - Special Topics in Sociology 3 s.h.

SOC 295 - Teaching Assistantship in Sociology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.

SOC 296 - Research Assistantship in Sociology 1 s.h. - 3 s.h.

SOC 299 - Independent Study in Sociology 1 s.h. - 6 s.h.

SOC 305 - Sociological Theory 3 s.h.

SOC 309 - Research and Analysis 3 s.h.

SOC 312 - Society and the Individual 3 s.h.

SOC 322 - Families and Aging 3 s.h.