Sociology
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CAS SO 100 Principles in Sociology
An introduction to the major theories and basic principles of sociological
analysis. Subjects include methods of social research and investigation;
role of individuals in groups, organizations, and society; socialization
and education; stratification; race and ethnicity; science, culture,
and religion; formal and informal organization; and economic and
political systems. 4 cr.
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CAS SO 203 Introduction to Sociological Theories
Required of concentrators and minor concentrators. Prereq:
one introductory course or consent of instructor. Introduction to
founding sociological theories. Topics include the social character
of money, the dynamics and possible demise of capitalism, the relationship
between the individual and society, the social origins of religion,
the causes of suicide, and the religious origins of capitalism.
4 cr.
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CAS SO 207 Introduction to Ethnic, Race, and Minority Relations
The social definition of race and ethnicity. The impact of conquest, slavery and immigration on American minority relations. How the US experience of racial and ethnic conflict compares to the patterns found in other societies like Brazil, South Africa and Western Europe. Meets with CAS AA 207. 4 cr.
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CAS SO 240 Sexuality and Social Life
Introduction to sociological perspectives on sexuality.
Historical and comparative analysis of sexuality, with a focus on
the social and cultural institutions that shape sexuality in the
contemporary United States. 4 cr.
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CAS SO 277 Sociology of Science and Technology
Provides an overview of the relations between science,
innovations, and technology in modern society. Introduces the theoretical
concepts, looks at empirical cases of science-based technological
innovations, and discusses risks and chances of these innovations.
4 cr.
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CAS SO 333 Seminar: The Workplace
Prereq: An introductory course in sociology, economics,
or management. Deals with job experience, role performance and productivity,
power and influence of occupations, structure of workplace, individual
career lines, and future job markets. 4 cr.
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MET SO 308 Self and Society
Examination of current theories and research bearing on
relationship between personality and social structure; contributions
and convergent developments in psychology, anthropology, and sociology.
4 cr.
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MET SO 310 Sociology of Business Organizations
How businesses are organized and relate to the larger world
around them. 4 cr.
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