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2020-2021 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950 ).
 

Sociology
  

  • SOC 1010 - Intro to Sociology (SS)

    Credits: 3
    The nature and scope of sociology, including systematic treatment of group life, social institutions, social problems, social change and social control.

    Semester: All


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  • SOC 1020 - Social Problems (SS)

    Credits: 3

    SOC 1020 examines social problems such as deviance & crime, inequality, sexuality, physical and mental health, racism, war, and immigration. Various sociological perspectives, most notably the paradigms of conflict theory, functionalism, and symbolic interactionism, are applied to better understand causes and consequences. Strategies and techniques for addressing social problems will be discussed.

     

    Semester: All


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  • SOC 2015 - Doing Sociology: Intro to Social Research

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to basic forms of quantitative data presentation and analysis driven by sociological theories. Students will be introduced to several different analytical methods including cross-tabulation, correlation, regression, and others. The course helps students to become comfortable using data to interpret and explain social phenomena in the world around us.

    Recommended Prerequisite: SOC 1010  
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • SOC 2370 - Gender & U.S. Society (SS, DV)

    Credits: 3
    Social construction of gender; social institutions and gender inequalities; connections and disconnects between biological sex and gender; theories of gender socialization; impact of gender on problems in relationships and communication.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010  
    Semester: All


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  • SOC 2400 - Intermountain West & People

    Credits: 3
    A basic study of the region known as the Intermountain West, its land and its people. It is a holistic approach including its geography, history, culture, and social institutions.

    Semester: All


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  • SOC 2600 - Marriage and Family

    Credits: 3
    This class examines the nature of marriage and family as an institution in society. Emphasis placed on the effects of modern social structures and cultural values on interpersonal relationships and family life.

    Semester: All


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  • SOC 2630 - Race and Ethnicity (SS, DV)

    Credits: 3
    Role of ethnic and racial minorities in the United States and the processes which arise when groups of people who differ come into contact with each other will be studied.

    Semester: All


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  • SOC 2680 - Sociology of Aging

    Credits: 3
    This class introduces problems concerning the social role of the aged in industrial societies and the general field of aging. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010 


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  • SOC 2900 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-3
    This is a course designed by faculty which allows students to explore specific interests in areas of sociology in a classroom setting.

    Prerequisite: SOC 1010  
    Semester: Based on student demand


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