College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 721 of Comte, Martineau, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and others, including early theorists of gender and race. To be taken before SOC 4030. Prerequisite: SOC 1010. SOC 3110 - Sociology of Family Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years 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. SOC 3130 - Sociology of Gender Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years This course is an examination as to how and why communities create gender categories as well how gender influences individuals' identities, behaviors, and life experiences. Students will study gender within a variety of contexts, such as the workplace, family, politics, athletics, education, health, media, and religion. Attention will also be given to sociological theories of gender, gender socialization, and the intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality. Prerequisite: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020 or WGS 1500 or permission of instructor. SOC 3250 - Deviance and Social Control Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years 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: SOC 1010 or SOC 1020. 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. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog