Frontier topics are introduced. Applications of both linear and quadratic programming models are covered. Focus is upon the community development process. Gives experience in executing research and in analyzing a sociological problem. Formal presentations are made by all graduate students.
Consideration is given to research design, procedures, and presentation of results.
Advanced studies of selected topics in rural sociology not available in other courses. May be taken for multiple credit. Logical structure and the method of science. Applications to research in economic or sociological problems of agriculture and home economics. The focus is upon understanding the special needs of rural society and how best to approach planned social change or development efforts.