718 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences SOC 3260 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years Juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon and its causes involving definitions, agencies of law enforcement, and the courts. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 . SOC 3270 - Criminology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 . SOC 3300 - Environment and Society Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years 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. SOC 3400 - Social Change Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years The factors which change society and how society changes, emphasizing technological innovations and its implications, social movements, and the role of individuals. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020. SOC 3410 - Sociology of Religion Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Examination of religion and religious activities globally from the theoretical perspectives of Sociology. SOC 3420 - Sociology of Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years Analysis of the structure and function of education as a central social institution in contemporary society. SOC 3430 - Medicine and Healthcare in Society Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years 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. SOC 3550 - Organizations in Society Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years 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: SOC 1010 . SOC 3600 - Social Statistics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] odd years Summer [lst Blk] Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent. SOC 3660 - Sociological Research Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [lst Blk] Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Socio logical Research. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020. SOC 3840 - Cities and Urban Life Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years 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. SOC 3850 - Race & Ethnicity Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years Examines the social construction of race and ethnicity and the conditions of racial and ethnic groups in the United States and globally, based on statistical and ethnographic data. Includes a survey of theories of the origins, causes, and dynamics of ethnic and race relations. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog