Liberal Arts and Undergraduate Courses

ANT 110-940
Cultural Anthropology (3 cr)
Syllabus

An introduction to archaeology, physical and cultural anthropology and linguistics, emphasizing the comparative approach and an evolutionary perspective. (LAC, gtP)

ANT 212-941
North American Indians (3 cr)
Syllabus

Survey the culture areas of Native American groups in North America, with a focus on the United States. (LAC)

PSY 120-
Principles of Psychology (3 cr)

Surveys psychology as a science and applied discipline, including research methods, statistics, learning, motivation, sensation, perception, intelligence, personality and physiological, developmental, social and abnormal psychology. (LAC, gtP)

SOC 100
Principles of Sociology

Overview of basic theories, methods, concepts and issues central to the discipline of sociology. Examine the relationship between social behavior and society. (LAC, gtP)

SOC 120-
Introduction to Family Studies (3 cr)

|Survey the characteristics, issues and problems of the family as a social institution. Topics discussed include: marital satisfaction, conflict, mate selection, alternatives and social change. (LAC, gtP)

SOC 221-924
Sociology of Gender (3 cr)
Syllabus

Examine gender stratification and social inequality. Topics include cultural definitions of masculinity and femininity, socialization and social change. (LAC, gtP)

SOC 221-952
Sociology of Gender (3 cr)
Syllabus

Examine gender stratification and social inequality. Topics include cultural definitions of masculinity and femininity, socialization and social change. (LAC, gtP)

SOC 237-
Sociology of Minorities (3 cr)
Tentative Syllabus

Examine intergroup relations and the dynamics of power relating to ethnicity and other dimensions of social life that have produced tension and conflict among groups historically and in the present. (LAC, gtP)

SPAN 101-942
Elementary Spanish I (5 cr) (gtP)(LAC)
Syllabus and Calendar

A headset with microphone is required for listening and speaking activities (~$15)
First part of a two semester sequence emphasizing the development of a functional proficiency in the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Oral communication is stressed. (LAC)