720 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences applied towards the Anthropology major. Prerequisite: 6 hours of upper-division anthropology courses, Anthropology major status, approval of Program Coordinator. ANTH 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. ANTH 4950 - Advanced Anthropological Field Trip Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Summer [lst Blk] Students will visit areas and events of anthropological interest. The course will include relevant lectures, readings, and exercises designed to maximize and evaluate the learning experience. Pre- and post-trip meetings for student preparation, feedback, and course evaluation will occur. When the course number is used, it will be accompanied by a specific title and authorized credit which will appear on the student's transcript. A maximum of three credit hours of Anthropology 4950 can be applied toward graduation. Prerequisite: ANTH 1000 or ANTH 2030 and consent of instructor. ANTH 4990 - Seminar in Anthropology Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] An advanced course allowing in-depth study of selected topics and current issues in Anthropology. When the course number is used, it will be accompanied by a specific title with the credit authorized, which will appear on the student's transcript. Offerings of same title may not be repeated for credit toward graduation. Prerequisite: ANTH 1000 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 6 times with a maximum of 18 credit hours. Course Descriptions - SOC SOC 1010 SS/DV - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] An introduction to the study of Sociology through the concepts and principles used to understand and evaluate society. It focuses on all aspects of society: culture; social interaction; institutions; group processes; deviance and social control; stratification, diversity, and inequality based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, etc.; and social stability and change. SOC 1020 SS/DV - Social Problems Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [lst Blk, Online] A study of major social problems in contemporary society, including issues of age, gender, family, race, ethnicity, wealth and poverty, politics, education, public safety, health care, substance abuse, and environment. Special emphasis is given to these issues and their consequences for today's global and diverse society. SOC 2810 - Experimental Course Offerings Credits: (2-3) May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. SOC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. SOC 3000 - Self and Society Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years Sociological Social Psychology is the study of individual, group, and social behavior through analysis of the relationship between individuals and social institutions. Individuals actively create social structure while they are simultaneously shaped by it. Students will analyze how social interaction, processes, roles, and statuses are created and maintained by individuals. Students will also analyze how these same processes, roles, and statuses shape their individual behavior. Social Psychological theories and methodologies are also addressed. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020. SOC 3010 - Social Inequality Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years The study of social stratification and inequality in the United States and globally. The course focuses on economic class and status groups, such as gender, race and ethnicity, age, sexuality, and physical ability. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020. SOC 3030 - Classical Sociological Theory Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A study of the classical tradition of sociological thought in late 18th to early 20th century Europe and 19th to early 20th century U.S. The course introduces the main theories Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog