Soclgy 3110. Sociology of Family (3) Analyzes family arrangements and structure, changes in such arrangements over time, and contemporary issues facing families in our ever-changing world. Emphasis is placed on variations in family experiences with regard to race, gender, social class, and sexual orientation. Family, as it relates to other social institutions such as politics, religion, and the economy, is also explored. Soclgy DV3120. Sex/Gender Roles: Past, Present, Future (3) An overview of the differences and similarities in human sex roles cross-culturally and over time, with special emphasis on the influences of biology, socialization, and ecology in their origin, perpetuation, and change. (Cross listed with Anthro DV3700.) Soclgy 3250. Deviance and Social Control (3) Introduces the student to the various sociological concepts of deviance and social control. Deviance and social control are examined in their positive and negative forms. The benefits and contributions as well as the consequences and disruptions of these forms are considered in the context of the formal and informal socialization processes and the internalization of social norms. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 or SS/DV 1020 or SS1030. Soclgy 3260. Juvenile Delinquency (3) Juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon and its causes involving definitions, agencies of law enforcement, and the courts. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 or SS/DV 1020 or SS1030. Soclgy 3270. Criminology (3) Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. (Cross- listed with CJ 3270.) Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 or SS/DV 1020 or SSI030. Soclgy 3300. Environment and Society (3) An in-depth study of societal-environmental interactions including population, technology and organization impacts of human societies on the physical environment, and environmental impacts on human behavior and social organization. Soclgy 3400. Social Change and Social Movements (3) The factors which change society and how society changes, emphasizing technological innovations and its implications, social movements, and the role of individuals. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 or SS/DV 1020 or SS1030. Soclgy 3410. Sociology of Religion (3) Examination of religion and religious activities globally from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology. Soclgy 3420. Sociology of Education (3) Analysis of the structure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary society. Soclgy 3430. Medicine and Healthcare in Society (3) Utilizes the Sociological perspective to explore the Institution of Medicine and the Medical Healthcare Delivery System; its function as a social institution and its capability, accessibility, and the related issues of providing Healthcare. The various organizational system structures, and their economic and political dimensions are also examined. Further emphasis is placed on the various professional roles, supporting roles, and patient behaviors. Additional focus is placed upon selected international comparisons, as well as medical research, ethical considerations, and international health issues. Soclgy 3540. Small Groups & Leadership (3) The formation, structure, and functioning of small groups in terms of group processes and group products. This course will also examine authority, leadership principles and skills, decision making processes, and motivation. Soclgy 3550. Organizations in Society (3) Surveys the nature and structure of organizations in general and modern formal organizations and globalization in specific. How organizations work, function and affect contemporary society and individuals' lives and behavior. Sociological theories about modern organizations and globalization will be examined. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV 1010. Soclgy SI3600. Social Statistics (3) Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisites: Social Science General Education course; meet WSU Quantitative Literacy Requirement. Soclgy SI3660. Sociological Research (3) Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Sociological Research. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/DV1010 or SS/DV1020 orSS1030. Soclgy 3840. Cities and Urban Life (3) In-depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization, and development of the system of cities. The relationship between cities and culture, mental illness, and social problems are examined. Soclgy DV3850. American Minorities in Urban Settings (3) Examines the social conditions of ethnic and racial minorities in the United States, based primarily on current statistical and ethnographic data. Includes a survey of theories of the causes and dynamics of ethnic and race relations. Soclgy 4030. Sociological Theory - Contemporary (3) The works of major contemporary theorists (Mead, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Garfinkel, etc.) and the emergence of current schools of sociological thought. Prerequisites: Soclgy SS/DV 1010 and Soclgy 3030. Soclgy 4120. Socialization over the Life Course (3) Study of how social environment, institutions, groups, and interactive networks influence and shape human behavior through the life course. Soclgy 4270. Sociology of Law (3) A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite: Soclgy SS/ DV1010 or SS/DV1020 or SSI030. Soclgy DV4410. Comparative Political Sociology (3) In-depth examination of relations of power, authority, and political participation within various social groups, communities, formal organizations, nation-states, and the global economy. How power relations influence and are influenced by kinship, class, gender, and socio-economic interest groups. Soclgy DV4550. Sociology of Work (3) Explores the relationship between work and social class, gender, technology, race, and ethnicity. Additionally, the nature of occupational subcultures is analyzed. Soclgy 4810. Experimental Course Offerings (2-3) Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by specific name and description. The specific title will appear on student's transcript along with the authorized credit. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2 0 04-2005 CATALOG