Participants will explore the information and research opportunities on the Internet in the area of sociology. Beginning with a general overview of how to use the Internet, the course will then focus on sociological topics tied directly to the Introduction to Sociology course. Much of the work in this course will be self-directed, and students are expected to take independent responsibility for their work. 3 cr Examines the political and economic organization of society and its impact on social problems. The goal of this course is to enable students to understand the social nature of social problems.
Students focus on how social problems result from cultural and social arrangements.
Critical scrutiny of polity and economy provides clues for the bias of society. Explains how political and economic processes affect what is currently being done about social problems and thus why so many social policies fail. 3 cr Students will focus on gender issues in health policy and health care. 237 Community Development and Urban Problems 3 cr Focuses on the city and its sub-worlds, discusses its problems and strengths, and suggests a people approach to solutions. 250 Sociology of Women 3 cr Explores the importance of gender in society, the social position of women in the family, the economy, the workplace, and other social institutions.