390 SOC 3840. Cities and Urban Life (3) In-depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization, and devdopment of the system of dties. The relationship between cities and culture, mental illness, and social problems are examined. SOC DV3850. American Minorities in Urban Settings (3) Examines the social conditions of ethnic and radal 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. SOC 4030. Contemporary Sociological Theory (3) The works of major contemporary theorists (Mead, Parsons, Merton, Goffman, Garfinkel, etc.) and the emergence of current schools of sociological thought. Prerequisites: SOC SS/DV1010 and SOC 3030. SOC 4120. Socialization over the Life Course (3) Study of how sodal environment, institutions, groups, and interactive networks influence and shape human behavior through the life course. SOC 4270. Sociology of Law (3) A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or SOC SS/DV1020. SOC DV4410. Comparative Political Sociology (3) In-depth examination of relations of power, authority, and political partidpation 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. SOC DV4550. Sociology of Work (3) Explores the rdationship between work and sodal dass, gender, technology, race, and ethnicity. Additionally, the nature of occupational subcultures is analyzed. SOC 4810. Experimental Course Offerings (2-3) Individual courses offered on an experimental basis, identified by spedfic name and description. The spedfic title will appear on student's transcript along with the authorized credit. SOC 4830. Readings and/or Projects (1-3) Individual readings and/or projects for sodology majors or minors. (Maximum of 5 hours applied toward graduation, 3 of which can be applied toward the sodology major or minor.) Prerequisites: SOC SS/DV1010, senior standing, permission of instructor, approval of program coordinator. SOC 4890. Internship (1-6) Qualified juniors and seniors may apply for internships among federal, state and private agencies. Internships are antidpated to provide the student with both practical and research experiences. A student may complete up to 9 hours, but not more than 6 hours in any one type of internship. A maximum of 3 hours may be applied towards the sodological major or sociological minor. Prerequisites: SOC SS/DV1010, junior or senior status, approval of program coordinator. SOC 4900. Senior Capstone Course (3) A course designed to organize all of the knowledge that the student has gleaned from his/her major into an integrated whole. This course will help the student make relevant the knowledge that he/ she has learned. This will be accomplished by having the student write a senior thesis as well as attend lectures. Prerequisites: SOC SS/DV1010, SOC 3030, SOC 3600, SOC 3660, senior standing. SOC 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (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. SOC 4990. Seminar in Sociology (3) Variable Title An advanced course allowing in-depth study of selected topics in Sociology. When the course number is used, it will be accompanied by a spedfic title with the credit authorized, which will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: SOC SS/DV1010 or consent of instructor. (Maximum of 6 hours may be applied toward graduation.) (Formerly Contemporary Issues.) Anthropology Anthropology Coordinator: Ron Holt Telephone Contact: Carol Jensen 801-626-6241 Anthropology takes a holistic approach to describing and explaining human differences and similarities around the world and throughout time. It looks at humans both culturally and biologically within an ecological context. It examines contemporary humans as well as those of the historic and prehistoric past and searches for patterns of human existence. Specialized fields include archaeology, linguistics, ethnology, and biological anthropology Students are taught to question and examine the significance of beliefs, attitudes and prejudices, and to understand the anthropological position of relativism and valuing cultural and biological variation. The program prepares students for a broad range of public and private sector employment in anthropology-related fields or to enter professional or graduate schools appropriate to their interests. Anthropology is an essential discipline in the 21st Century, contributing knowledge for successful living and working in our diverse human world. ANTHROPOLOGY BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS OR BA) » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: Minimum grade of "C" in courses counted toward fumlling the major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) and an overall GPA of 2.00. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation, of which 40 must be upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above). A minimum of 36 Anthropology credit hours is required within the major. Advisement A systematic advisement system assigns all declared Major students to a faculty advisor. Students are offidally notified that they must be formally advised at least once a year with all contacts posted in their files which are maintained in the department. Undeclared Majors/Minors/BIS students and those with general questions should contad the Coordinator of Anthropology (Dr. Rosemary Conover, phone: 801-626-6641). Admission Requirements Dedare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the major or minor. New freshmen and transfer students admitted to WSU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. Core and General Education Refer to pages 37-43 for either Bachdor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses may be used to fulfill both general education and program requirements: ANTH SS/DV1000, LS/DV1020, HU/DV1040, SS/DV2010, and SS2030. (See university policy on any limitations.) Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog