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Social Sciences Department The Department of Social Sciences, a combined program in the liberal arts, offers courses of study which challenge students to develop an understanding of the dynamics of individual and social behavior from a number of perspectives. The department offers programs in environmental science, geography, geology, history, international studies, political science, social sciences comprehensive, and sociology. Descriptions of these programs and courses are found below. While the study of social sciences may also include criminal justice, economics, and psychology, these programs are listed under their own department headings.
Geography and Geologyhttp://www.uwplatt.edu/geography Social Sciences Department Office: 324 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1893 Chair: Thomas A. Waters Phone: 342-1790 E-mail: waters@uwplatt.edu Contact: Richard A. Waugh Office: 236 Gardner Hall Phone: 342-1386 E-mail: waugh@uwplatt.edu Geography and Geology Geography Geology Environmental Science Professors Emeriti: Dale Fatzinger Professors: Charles W. Collins, Robert Phillips Associate Professor: Richard A. Waugh Assistant Professor: H. Todd Stradford, Mari A. Vice
The two disciplines of geography and geology are included in the Department of Social Sciences. Major and minor programs in geography are available for those wishing to teach geography or social studies in the secondary schools and for those seeking non-teaching jobs or wishing to do graduate study in geography. The department also offers a geology minor, designed primarily to provide reclamation and engineering students with a sound basis in geology essential for professional work, and a minor in Environmental Science for those who are preparing for a career working in nature. Geography focuses on physical, economic and social factors of the earth. It makes an attempt to observe, analyze and understand the spatial organization of these phenomena. The discipline deals with people and their settlements, cultural characteristics and economic activities, as well as with the natural factors of the environment such as landforms, climate, soils, vegetation, minerals and environmental conditions. The objectives of a geography major is to prepare students with various cultural and natural environmental distributional patterns existing over the earth surface. As the world is shrinking through the technological advances and transportation revolution, students should be able to adjust in the fast changing world. It will broaden their outlook about other regions and cultures and thereby make them better world citizens. Graduates with a major in geography may be able to find jobs with federal agencies, county and municipal governments, cartography and engineering firms, insurance companies, oil companies, and planning agencies. Some graduates may pursue graduate studies in geography and others may opt to teach in schools. All students intending to become licensed teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the section "Teacher Licensure" listed under Education. General Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree
Total for Graduation 120 credits General Education 44-58 credits Major Studies 36 credits
Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 within the major studies for graduation.
General Requirements Bachelor of Arts Degree
In addition to the bachelor of science requirements, students must complete nine supplemental credits in a foreign language.
Geography Major (36 credits)
GEOG 1140 Geomorphology GEOG 1230 Cultural Geography GEOG 1240 Weather and Climate GEOG 1330 World Regional Geography GEOG 2230 Cartography and Graphics GEOG 3230 Geographic Information Systems GEOG 3330 Conservation of Natural Resources GEOG 4030 Seminar in Geographic Development GEOG 3030 Economic Geography OR GEOG 4230 Political Geography OR GEOG 4530 Historical Geography GEOG 3130 Geography of U.S. and Canada OR GEOG 3430 Geography of Africa OR GEOG 3630 Geography of Latin America OR GEOG 3730 Geography of Europe GEOG 3930 Geography of Asia Plus electives to total 36 credits Majors who wish certification as a teacher must also take GEOG 3120, The Geography of Wisconsin. Geography Minor (24 credits)
GEOG 1230 Cultural Geography GEOG 1330 World Regional Geography GEOG 2230 Cartography and Graphics OR GEOG 3230 Geographic Information Systems GEOG 3030 Economic Geography OR GEOG 4230 Political Geography OR GEOG 4530 Historical Geography GEOG 3130 Geography of U.S. and Canada OR GEOG 3430 Geography of Africa OR GEOG 3630 Geography of Latin America OR GEOG 3730 Geography of Europe OR GEOG 3930 Geography of Asia Two courses in Physical Geography, chosen from: GEOG 1040 Survey of Physical Geography GEOG 1140 Geomorphology GEOG 1240 Weather and Climate Plus electives to total 24 credits
Social Sciences Comprehensive Major with a Geography EmphasisStudents who wish a broader exposure to the social sciences may want to consider the social sciences comprehensive major, which includes courses in history, political science, economics, sociology and psychology as well as a minor in geography. Students who plan to teach must fulfill professional requirements in the School of Education and must enroll in GEOG 3330 Environmental Conservation. Hist 1430 fulfills the cooperatives requirement for the State of Wisconsin teaching certificate.
Geology Minor (24 credits)Contact: Mari A. Vice Office: 221 Gardner Hall Phone: 342-1055 E-mail: vice@uwplatt.edu A minor in geology demonstrates the relationship between the earth sciences and other fields. It provides students in reclamation, biology, engineering and other allied areas with a sound basis in geology essential for professional work. Practical field experience emphasizes biologic evolution, geologic history and environmental problems.
A minimum of 24 credits including the following required courses: GEOL 1040 General Geology 4 or GEOL 1140 Physical Geology 4 or GEOL 3130 Engineering Geology 3 GEOL 3040 Mineralogy & Lithology 4 GEOL 3230 Sedimentary Geology 3 GEOL 3830 Field Methods and Mapping 3 GEOL 4030 Economic Geology 3
Electives chosen from the following to yield a minimum total of 24 credits: AGSC 2230 Soils 3 GEOG 2230 Cartography and Graphics 3 GEOG 3230 GIS 3 GEOL 3430 Hydrogeology 3 GEOG 3520 Air Photo Interpretation 3 GEOG 3720 Remote Sensing 3 GEOL 4120 Topical Seminar 2-3 GEOL 4340 Reg. Geomorphology 4 GEOL 4760 Field Excursion 1-8
Environmental Science Minor (24 credits)Contact: Richard A. Waugh Office: 236 Gardner Hall Phone: 342-1386 E-mail: waugh@uwplatt.edu The environmental science minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to give students in the sciences, engineering, reclamation, agriculture, geography, industry, biology, sociology, political science, education, and others a broad background in the many aspects of the environment. The minor is designed to supplement students' careers so that they will be better equipped to function in today's society where the environment is of prime importance. Courses Offered Geography and Geology
Geography
GEOG 1040 4 credits Survey of Physical GeographyThe features of the natural environment (lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere); their character, distribution, origin and relationships with man. Some principles of environmental conservation are also included. A field trip is required. Not open to students who have had GEOG 1140 or GEOG 1240. F S Su GE: NS
GEOG 1140 4 credits Physical Geography: GeomorphologyThe characteristics, origin and distribution of landforms. Field trips are required. F GE: NS
GEOG 1230 3 credits Survey of Cultural GeographyThe features of the human environment (demographics, agriculture, industry, economics, politics, language, and religion); their character, distribution, origin, and relationships with each other and the physical environment. F S GE: SS, IE
GEOG 1240 4 credits Physical Geography: Weather and ClimateElements and controls of weather and climate; origin, characteristics and distribution of climate and vegetation. S GE: NS
GEOG 1330 3 credits World Regional GeographyGeographic understanding of the major regions of the world; emphasis is placed upon human-environmental relationships. F S Su GE: SS, IE
GEOG 2230 3 credits Cartography and GraphicsDesign, construction, use and interpretation of maps and graphs. Micro-computers will be used extensively in the preparation of maps and graphs. S
GEOG 3030 3 credits Economic GeographyLocation, aerial variation, functional and spatial interrelationships of the production, exchange and consumption of goods and services. P: GEOG 1330 or consent of the instructor. F or S GE: SS, IE
GEOG 3120 2 credits Geography of WisconsinA regional approach to the cultural, economic and physical geography of Wisconsin. P: GEOG 1040 or GEOG 1140 or GEOL 1040 or GEOL 1140. S GE: SS
GEOG 3130 3 credits Geography of the United States and CanadaA regional approach to the cultural, economic and physical geography of the United States and Canada. P: GEOG 1040 or GEOG 1140 or GEOG 1240. F, S GE: SS
GEOG 3230 3 credits Geographic Information SystemsLecture and lab on computer based spatial database systems. The course is focused on the use of PC-ArcInfo, learning the methods by which this software manipulates and stores geographic and tabular data. P: GEOG 2230 or 3 credits of a computer-related course, or the consent of the instructor. S
GEOG 3330 3 credits Environmental ConservationThe importance of natural resources to the national interest; current problems of resource allocation and use. P: junior or senior standing. F S GE: SS
GEOG 3430 3 credits Geography of AfricaA regional and topical comprehensive study of the geographic region of Africa. Topics include those from both physical and human geography. P: a 100-level course in geography, or consent of instructor. S GE: IE, SS
GEOG 3520 3 credits Air Photo InterpretationUse of air photos in geographical research and in other social and physical sciences. Emphasis on identification of natural and cultural features and the ability to measure them. P: a 100-level course in geology or geography, or consent of the instructor. F
GEOG 3530 2 or 3 credits Topics in Regional GeographySelected world regions are studied in a traditional regional or topical format. F S GE: IE, SS GEOG 3630 3 credits Geography of Latin AmericaA regional and topical comprehensive study of the geographic region of Latin America. Topics include those from both physical and human geography. P: a 100-level course in geography, or consent of the instructor. S GE: IE, SS
GEOG 3720 3 credits Remote SensingA continuation of GEOG 3520 with an introduction to the nature, use and interpretation of remotely sensed and scanned digital imagery. The course is based on the use of computer software to import, enhance, measure, and classify these images. P: GEOG 2230 or GEOG 3230 or 3 credits of a computer-related course.
GEOG 3730 3 credits Geography of EuropeA regional and topical comprehensive study of the geographic regions of Europe, including Russia, the Baltic States, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. Topics include those from both physical and human geography. P: a 100-level course in geography, or consent of instructor. GE: IE, SS
GEOG 3930 3 credits Geography of AsiaA regional and topical comprehensive study of the geographic regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Topics include those from both physical and human geography. P: a 100-level course in geography, or consent of instructor. F GE: IE, SS
GEOG 3960 6 credits Geography of JapanA detailed study of Japan, featuring its physical geography. The heart of the course will be a six-week field study of Japan. P: consent of instructor. GE: IE
GEOG 4030 3 credits Seminar in Geographic Development and MethodologyDevelopment of geographic thought, library research techniques, organization and presentation of research data. P: at least junior standing and geography major or minor. F
GEOG 4120 2-3 credits Topical SeminarA specific geographic topic within a seminar format. P: junior standing and consent of instructor. F, or S or Su GEOG 4230 3 credits Political GeographyThe interrelationships of earth and state, the geographical explanation of international relations. An examination of geopolitics on a global scale. P: 3 credits of geography. F GE: IE, SS
GEOG 4330 3 credits Topics in Advanced GISA continuation of GEOG 3230 where the student will implement a complete GIS from conception to finished maps, based on the student's discipline background. Implementation will include use of GPS, building geographic files, and attribute database. P: GEOG 3230. F
GEOG 4340 4 credits Regional Geomorphology of the United StatesThe structure, origin and distribution of the landforms of the United States; secondary emphasis on the methods of landform analysis. P: GEOG 1040 or GEOG 1140 or GEOL 1140. S
GEOG 4530 3 credits Historical Geography of the United StatesRecreation of past geographies; changes through time in the physical and cultural environment. P: 3 credits in geography or consent of instructor. S
GEOG 4660 1-8 credits Cooperative Field ExperienceEnhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and the department.
GEOG 4760 1-8 credits Geography Field ExcursionField trip of one to eight weeks duration to study regional or systematic geography firsthand in North America or overseas. GE: SS
GEOG 4920 1-3 credits Independent Study in GeographyIndependent work on a particular topic or problem supervised by a staff member. P: junior standing and consent of the department program coordinator. Geology
GEOL 1040 4 credits General GeologyAn introduction to the principal features of the composition, structure and history of the earth. Topics include minerals, rocks, earth processes, plate tectonics, origins of life and evolution. Laboratory includes rocks, topographic and geologic maps, and field trips. F S GE: NS
GEOL 1140 4 credits Physical GeologyThe physical and chemical earth; materials of the earth's crust and interior, their composition, distribution, origin, and the processes that modify them; minerals and rocks; interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs; field trips. F S GE: NS
GEOL 3040 4 credits Mineralogy and LithologyA condensed course on earth materials for majors in science and engineering. A paragenetic approach is used to study minerals with associated rocks. Laboratory emphasizes identification, classification. Field trips and research paper and presentation required. S
GEOL 3130 3 credits Engineering GeologyGeology applied to the solution of a variety of problems in the field of civil engineering; field trips. P: Chem 1240 and Phys 2640. F S
GEOL 3230 3 credits Sedimentary GeologyThe formation, identification, and significance of sedimentary rocks with emphasis on those found in the Midwest; stratigraphy and earth history. Research paper and presentation required. Field trips. P: GEOL 1040 or GEOL 1140 or GEOL 3130. GEOL 3040 is recommended. F
GEOL 3430 3 credits HydrogeologyApplied geological concepts and theory of water resources, including both ground water and surface water. Field trips. Research paper and presentation required. P: GEOL 1040 or GEOL 1140 or GEOL 3130. CHEM 1240 is recommended. S GEOL 3830 3 credits Field Methods and MappingField techniques for bedrock and surficial studies. Local field trips. Research paper and presentation, and final map project required. P: GEOG 1040 or GEOG 1140, or GEOL 1040 or GEOL 1140 or GEOL 3130. F
GEOL 4030 3 credits Economic GeologyThe occurrence, formation, and utilization of geological resources for majors in reclamation, engineering, and natural sciences. Metal deposits, energy resources, and industrial minerals are covered. Research paper and presentation required. Field trips. P: GEOL 1040 or GEOL 1140, or GEOL 3130. GEOL 3040 is recommended.
GEOL 4120 2-3 credits Topical SeminarA particular geologic topic within a seminar format. P: junior standing. F or S
GEOL 4340 4 credits Regional Geomorphology of the United StatesThe structure, origin and distribution of the landforms of the United States; secondary emphasis on the methods of landform analysis. P: GEOG 1040 or GEOG 1140, or GEOL 1140. S
GEOL 4660 1-8 credits Cooperative Field Experience
GEOL 4760 1-8 credits Geology Field ExcursionField trip of one to eight weeks' duration to study regional or systematic geology firsthand in North America or overseas. Su
GEOL 4920 1-3 credits Individual Research in GeologySupervised research by individual students. Written report required. P: senior standing. Historyhttp://www.uwplatt.edu/socialsci/history/history.htmlx Social Sciences Department Office: 324 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1893 Chair: Thomas A. Waters Phone: 342-1790 E-mail: Waters@uwplatt.edu Contact: Paula M. Nelson Office: 328 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1787 or 342-1783 E-mail: nelsonp@uwplatt.edu Professors: Peter M. DiMeglio, Paula M. Nelson Assistant Professor: David Krugler, Nancy Turner Lecturers: Susan Hellert
The Department of Social Sciences offers a major and minor in history. History is the systematic study of the past. History is the foundation discipline within the liberal arts. It is the source of the social sciences. Advancing understanding of the past helps us understand human nature, broadens our perspectives, refines our judgments and provides insight into contemporary issues. The study of history is basic to our personal uniqueness, our professional identity and our civic lives. Students of history learn important skills. The study of history requires intellectual effort to develop reading, writing, analysis and logic. Students learn to do research, to assess arguments, to interpret economic, social, political, cultural and technological change in a variety of contexts. History majors can find work in many fields. Some are directly related to the subject matter of history, such as museums and archive work, teaching, documentary film, or historical publishing. Others use the skills that the study of history cultivates. History is a liberal arts degree that provides the basis for work in business, advertising, journalism, public relations, public administration, planning, research and professional fields, such as law. All students intending to become licensed teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the section "Teacher Licensure" listed under Education. All students intending to become licensed teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the section "Teacher Licensure" listed under Education.
General Requirements Bachelor of Arts Degree
Total for Graduation 120 credits General Education 44-58 credits Major Studies 36 credits Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 within the major studies for graduation.
History Major (36 credits)
HIST 1010 World Civilization I 3 HIST 1020 World Civilization II 3 HIST 1330 U.S. History to 1877 3 HIST 1430 U.S. History 1877 the Present 3 Choose two of the following U.S. History courses: HIST 3080 American Military History 3 HIST 3120 American Colonial History 3 HIST 3130 The New Nation 3 HIST 3140 The Civil War and Reconstruction 3 HIST 3150 Gilded Age and Progressive Era 3 HIST 3220 Ethnic and Minority History 3 HIST 3230 The West in American History 3 HIST 3240 African-American History 1619 to Present 3 HIST 3320 The History of Wisconsin 2 HIST 3430 Twentieth Century America 3 HIST 3450 U.S. Foreign Relations 3 HIST 3520 American Women 3 HIST 4230 Issues in History (U.S. topics) 3 Choose two of the following European History courses: HIST 3610 History of England to 1714 3 HIST 3620 History of England since 1714 3 HIST 3640 Imperialism in Africa and Asia 2 HIST 3700 Women in European Civilization 3 HIST 3710 Ancient Civilizations 3 HIST 3730 Medieval Europe 3 HIST 3740 Renaissance and Reformation 3 HIST 3830 French Revolution and Napoleon, 1789-1815 3 HIST 3850 Twentieth Century Europe 3 HIST 3860 History of Western Science 3 HIST 4230 Issues in History (European Topics) 3 Choose one of the following non-Western courses: HIST 3070 Latin American History 3 HIST 3640 Imperialism in Africa and Asia 3 HIST 3920 Modern Middle East 3 HIST 3930 East Asia 3 HIST 4120 Modern Russia 3 HIST 4230 Issues in History (non-Western topics) 3 Choose three elective courses from the above lists. Students may also enroll in: HIST 4660 Cooperative Field Experience 1-8 An internship program with cooperating agencies. The nature of the experience must be stipulated in a learning contract between the student and the department. HIST 4720 Independent Research in History 1-3 Requires consent of the supervising instructor. History majors must demonstrate competence in writing. The writing exam is given during the junior year. See the department contact person for procedures.
Honors ProgramHistory majors with at least a 3.75 GPA in history and 3.50 overall may be invited to complete an honors research paper. Students wishing to do honors research should consult with their advisors.
History Minor (24 credits)
Students must take the following required courses: HIST 1010 World Civilization I 3 HIST 1020 World Civilization II 3 HIST 1330 U.S. History to 1877 3 HIST 1430 U.S. History 1877 to the Present 3 From the courses listed under "History Major" above, choose: one U.S. history course one European history course one non-Western course and any other course(s) as elective(s)
Social Sciences Comprehensive Major with a History EmphasisStudents who wish a broader exposure to the social sciences may want to consider the social sciences comprehensive major, which includes courses in geography, political science, economics, sociology and psychology as well as a minor in history. Students who plan to teach must fulfill professional requirements in the School of Education and must enroll in Geog 3330 Environmental Conservation. Hist 1430 fulfills the cooperative requirement for the State of Wisconsin teaching certificate. All students intending to become licensed teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the section "Teacher Licensure" listed under Education. A further description of this major can be found under "Social Sciences Comprehensive." Courses OfferedHistory
HIST 1010 3 credits World Civilization IThe history of humankind to 1715, with emphasis upon the interaction among the peoples of Africa, Asia and Europe. F S Su GE: HP
HIST 1020 3 credits World Civilization IIThe history of humankind since 1715, with emphasis upon the interaction among the peoples of the modern world. F S Su GE: HP, IE
HIST 1330 3 credits History of the United States, 1492-1877A general survey of American history based on major social, political and economic developments from colonial times through the Civil War and Reconstruction. F S GE: HP
HIST 1430 3 credits History of the United States Since 1877Continuation of a general survey of American history based on major social, political and economic developments from Reconstruction to the present. F S Su GE: HP
HIST 3070 3 credits Latin American HistoryThe development of Hispanic and Portuguese America from the pre-contact native civilizations to present. P: HIST 1020 or HIST 1430 or consent of instructor or department chair. GE: HP, IE
HIST 3080 3 credits American Military HistoryA survey of American military history with emphasis on the development of military policy and civil-military relations. P: HIST 1330 or HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3120 3 credits American Colonial HistoryThe American Colonies, British policies and the Revolution. P: HIST 1330 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP HIST 3130 3 credits New NationMajor trends and developments in the new nation: framing the constitution, establishment of a new government, development and expansion, the Jacksonian era, 1783-1848. P: HIST 1330 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3140 3 credits Civil War and ReconstructionThe origins, manifestations and results of sectional controversy in the mid-19th century. P: HIST 1330 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3150 3 credits Gilded Age and Progressive EraThe transformation of the United States from an agrarian nation to an urban, industrial society, 1877-1917. P: HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3220 3 credits Ethnic and Minority HistoryThe historical experience of Native Americans, African-Americans, Latinos and Asian-American peoples in the United States. P: HIST 1330 or HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP, EGS
HIST 3230 3 credits West in American HistoryThe frontier and the west from 1763 to 1920. P: HIST 133 or HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3240 3 credits African-American History 1619 to Present(Cross offered under Ethnic Studies 3240) The historical experience of African-Americans since 1610. P: HIST 1330 or HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP, E
HIST 3320 2 credits History of WisconsinDevelopment of the state of Wisconsin from colonial times to the present. P: HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP (second course only) HIST 3430 3 credits Twentieth Century AmericaSocial, political, economic and diplomatic developments in the United States during this century. P: HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3450 3 credits U.S. Foreign RelationsAn introduction to the origin and evolution of political, economic, and cultural relations between the United States and the rest of the world. P: HIST 1330 or HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3520 3 credits American Women's History(Cross offered under Women's Studies 3520) Surveys the changing patterns of domestic and family life, work, education and public participation of American women from the Colonial period to the present. P: HIST 1330 or HIST 1430 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP, G
HIST 3610 3 credits History of England to 1714The major political, economic and social development in Britain from earliest times to the Glorious Revolution. P: HIST 1010 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3620 3 credits History of England Since 1714A continuation of HIST 3610, but may be elected as an independent unit. P: HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3640 2 credits Imperialism in Africa and AsiaEuropean political and economic imperialism in Africa and Asia from the 15th century to the present. P: HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP, IE
HIST 3700 3 credits Women in European Civilization(Cross offered under Women's Studies 3700) Covers actions of, and attitudes towards, women in ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the 19th century, and the two modern wars. Analyzes women in context of family life, work life, education, and social movements. P: HIST 1010 or HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor. GE: HP, G
HIST 3710 3 credits Ancient CivilizationsThe history of ancient civilizations including artistic, cultural, economic, intellectual, political, religious and social development. P: HIST 1010 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3730 3 credits Medieval EuropeRise of national monarchies, the church, feudalism and manorialism, and the Crusades are among the highlights in this treatment of Europe from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Renaissance. P: HIST 1010 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3740 3 credits Renaissance and the ReformationEurope in the transition period from medieval to modern civilization. Special emphasis on the history of ideas, culture and religion. P: HIST 1010 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3830 3 credits French Revolution and NapoleonBackground, development and results of the French Revolution and Age of Napoleon. Coverage includes the European scene in the late 18th century and the impact on the contemporary world. P: HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3850 3 credits Twentieth Century EuropeThe origin and development of the main trends, factors and problems of today's world, with discussion of contemporary issues. P: HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP
HIST 3860 3 credits History of Western ScienceCovers developments in science in ancient Greece and Rome, the Middle Ages, the period of the Scientific Revolution (including Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton), Darwinism, quantum physics, and Einstein's theories. P: HIST 1010 or HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor. S GE: HP HIST 3920 3 credits Modern Middle EastThe history of the Middle East in the 20th century. P: HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP, IE
HIST 3930 3 credits East AsiaAn analysis of East Asian civilizations from their origins to the present and their relations with the rest of the world. P: HIST 1010 or HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP, IE
HIST 4120 3 credits Modern RussiaRussia in the 20th century with emphasis on the 1917 revolution, the Communist regime and the rise of the Soviet Union as a world power. P: HIST 1020 or consent of the instructor or the department chair. GE: HP, IE
HIST 4230 1-3 credits Issues in HistorySelected topics and issues of contemporary interest from U.S. and world history. The specific topic will be chosen by the instructor and announced when the course is scheduled. May be repeated for credit.
HIST 4660 1-8 credits Cooperative Field Experience in HistoryEnhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and the department.
HIST 4720 1-3 credits Individual Research in HistoryParticularly useful for history majors who intend to do graduate work. P: consent of the supervising instructor.
Note: Phil 3l30 3 credits Philosophy of HistoryMay be taken for history credit. See philosophy program in the Humanities Department. International StudiesSocial Sciences Department Office: 324 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1893 Chair: Thomas A. Waters Phone: 342-1790 E-mail: waters@uwplatt.edu
International studies is a comprehensive interdisciplinary major offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Education in the Department of Social Sciences. The international studies major focuses on the global perspective in education. Through a cross-national approach the major is designed to make visible and explicit the interdependence that has been created by economic, technological and communications development in the contemporary world. Students in international studies must be self-directed and confident in their ability to plan their course work to match their anticipated professional goals. This major is designed to prepare students to work effectively in the increasingly complex world. The program offers considerable flexibility for students to develop areas of specialization. Students are able to draw upon the offerings of other departments at this university. It is recommended that all majors study a foreign language, and if possible, complete a minor in that language. Also study abroad programs are available and recommended for students in this major.
General Requirements Bachelor of Arts Degree
Total for Graduation 120 credits General Education 44-58 credits Major Studies 60 credits Foreign Language Minor (suggested) 24 credits
International Studies Major (60 credits)
The international studies major has four parts: Part One (15 credits): Basic core of subjects of international content: ECON 2230 Principles of Micro-economics, GEOG 1330 World Geography, HIST 1020 World Civilization II, POSC 3030 International Relations, SOC 2130 Cultural Anthropology. Part Two (24 credits): A concentration in one discipline offered by any one department or in related areas (e.g., business and economics) of the university. Suggested concentrations include agriculture, business, economics, geography, history, foreign language, political science, sociology, industrial technology management, and philosophy. The selection of courses should coincide with an approved minor. Part Three (15 credits): A concentration in a single area of the world (Latin America, Europe or Asia). No more than six of the 15 credits may be taken from any one department. Part Four (6 credits): Electives with international scope and content. See the department office for a list of courses approved for Parts Three and Four. Students who major in international studies must complete at least two years of a foreign language, and a foreign language minor is suggested. The major requirements also include a written competency certification developed by the department. Please check at the department office for details. A semester or year in a foreign study program, which is strongly recommended, is an ideal way to fulfill Parts Three and Four of the major.
Foreign Study ProgramsInternational studies majors are encouraged to give consideration to a semester or year abroad in one of our foreign study locations. A semester abroad is an ideal way to complete the third requirement of the major because a student actually lives in the geographical region of specialization and studies aspects of the culture. With the exception of the programs in Avignon and Puebla, the language of instruction is English. In all but these two programs, fluency in a foreign language is not a prerequisite to participation. All participants study the language of the country while they are living there. The combination of classroom work and everyday exposure to and use of the language results in a degree of fluency by the end of the semester or year abroad. Our primary study abroad locations include London, England; Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, France; Heidelberg, Germany; Dublin and Limerick, Ireland; Lisbon, Portugal; Seville, Spain; and Puebla, Mexico. In addition, programs in China, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Greece and Italy are available through consortial arrangements. Detailed information about each program is available from the Office of the Institute for Study Abroad programs located in Warner Hall, Room 308 (342-1726). Political Sciencehttp://www.uwplatt.edu/socialsci/polysci/polysci.htmlx Program Office: 324 Warner Hall Contact Person: John Rink, 316 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1893 or 342-1795 E-mail: rink@uwplatt.edu
Associate Professor: Thomas A. Waters Assistant Professors: John R. Rink, Rosalyn Broussard Lecturer: Paul Goldschmidt
The Department of Social Sciences offers a major and minor in Political Science. Political science is the study of governmental institutions and decision-making in the political arena. Political science focuses on political systems by looking at American institutions, public law, public administration, public policy, political theory, political behavior, comparative politics, and international relations. Political science is a discipline in the social sciences and part of the liberal arts approach to education. Students in political science learn skills in writing and critical thinking. They are asked to learn to question, analyze and consider solutions to political problems. Research abilities are important for future individual and professional successes. Students seeking employment rather than graduate or professional (law) school should consider courses in administration and management. Those planning on graduate school should take political theory courses and research methods.
General Requirements Bachelor of Arts Degree
Total for Graduation 120 credits General Education 44-58 credits Major Studies 36 credits
Political Science Major (36 credits)
All students must take the following courses: POSC 1130 Introduction to Politics 3 POSC 1230 Introduction to American Government 3 POSC 3650 Political Theory 3 POSC 3660 Contemporary Political Theory 3 POSC 4330 Scope and Methods of Political Science 3
Choose two of the following American government courses: POSC 1430 Current Issues and Democracy 3 POSC 1530 Introduction to Public Policy 3 POSC 2330 Politics and the Media 3 POSC 3320 Legislative Process 3 POSC 3330 American Political Parties 3 POSC 3520 Judicial Process 3 POSC 3730 Ethnic Rights and Politics 3 POSC 3740 Gender Politics 3 POSC 4770 Women and Politics 3
Choose two of the following international and comparative politics courses: POSC 2430 Comparative Politics 3 POSC 2630 Major European Political Systems 3 POSC 3030 International Relations 3 POSC 3130 American Foreign Policy 3 POSC 3300 Japan and China 3 POSC 3430 Political Systems of Russia and the Republics 3 POSC 3630 National Security Policy 3 POSC 3720 Politics of the Global Economy 3
Choose two of the following public administration and law courses: POSC 3230 Introduction to Public Administration 3 POSC 3360 Public Organization & Management 3 PoSc 3530 State and Local Government 3 POSC 3830 Law, Power and Personal Freedom 3 POSC 4420 Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties 3 Choose 2 elective courses.
Political Science Minor (24 credits)All students must take: POSC 113 Introduction to Politics 3 POSC 123 Introduction to American Government 3 Choose 6 elective courses. Political science majors must demonstrate a writing proficiency. Please see the department contact person for the requirements.
Courses OfferedPolitical Science
POSC 1130 3 credits Introduction to PoliticsA survey of the principles of political analysis, covering topics such as the nature of politics, the political experi ence, decision making, traditions of politics and comparative political systems. F S GE: SS
POSC 1230 3 credits Introduction to American GovernmentOrigin and nature of American federal system; federal and state constitutions; electoral process; structure and functions of federal, state and local governments; and individual rights and civil liberties. F S Su GE: SS
POSC 1430 3 credits Current Issues and DemocracyDiscussion of the issues of major conflict, the essence of democracy, the nature of technological democracy and its future. F S GE: SS
POSC 1530 3 credits Introduction to Public PolicyA survey and review of government public policy and public policy making. Investigation, differing explanations and alternative arguments about what government should and should not do including consideration of various public policies. GE: SS
POSC 2330 3 credits Politics and the MediaInvestigating the role of mass media in American politics; studying the interactions of the media and politics with an emphasis on the coverage of election campaigns, Congress and the White House; examining the impact of media coverage on public opinion; and assessing major controversies over the roles and character of the media. P: sophomore standing. GE: SS
POSC 2430 3 credits Comparative PoliticsNon-American political systems and experiences of countries coping with political change; studies of models of values, stereotypes, incentives and sanctions within the network of interdependent elements that create a sense of publicness and authority. P: POSC 1130 or 1230. GE: SS, IE
POSC 2630 3 credits Major European Political SystemsThe parliamentary system in Great Britain and its modification in France and Germany, the relationship of the government to the economic and social order, foreign relations. P: POSC 1130 or sophomore standing or above. GE: SS, IE
POSC 3030 3 credits International RelationsThe foundations for national power, the causes of conflict in world politics, and the efforts to deal with such conflicts particularly through international organizations. P: POSC 1130 or junior standing or above. F GE: SS, IE
POSC 3130 3 credits American Foreign PolicyThe position of the United States in world politics; the role of the president, Congress, public opinion, the State Department and other agencies in the conduct of American foreign policy. P: POSC 1130 or junior standing or above. GE: SS
POSC 3230 3 credits Introduction to Public AdministrationThe role of the administration in modern American government, its basic characteristics, and the problems of making it efficient and holding it responsible. P: POSC 1130 or POSC 1230. GE: SS
POSC 3300 3 credits Japan and ChinaAnalysis and comparisons of governments and politics, their relationship to the economic and social order. Political dynamics, problems of development and foreign relations. P: POSC 1130 or POSC 1230, or junior standing or above. GE: SS, IE
POSC 3320 3 credits Congressional PoliticsThe powers, functions and processes of Congress, the role of political parties and pressure groups, and the relation of Congress to the other branches of government. P: POSC 1230. GE: SS
POSC 3330 3 credits American Political Parties and Interest GroupsInterest groups and political parties as forces that mold public policy. P: POSC 1230. GE: SS
POSC 3360 3 credits Public Organization and ManagementTheories and models of structures and processes of large-scale organizations and their relevance to general system theory, structural and operational analysis, and equilibrium models. P: POSC 1130 or POSC 1230 or consent of the instructor. GE:SS
POSC 3430 3 credits Political Systems of Russia and the RepublicsEvolution, structure, and functioning of the Russian system of government and the former Republics of the Soviet Union. The theory and development of the Leninist polity and its impact on the political evolution of today. P: POSC 1130 or POSC 1230, or junior standing or above. GE: SS, IE
POSC 3520 3 credits The Judicial ProcessThe American judicial process, trial and appellate courts, as well as the role of the U.S. Supreme Court. A comparison of the Anglo-American judicial system with that of continental Europe. P: POSC 1230. GE: SS
POSC 3530 3 credits State and Local GovernmentStructure and functions of state and local government, implementation of public policy, governmental agencies and administrative services, and city-suburban and metropolitan issues. Special attention is given to the political and policy effects of the dynamic changes taking place in the urban centers in Wisconsin as well as in the neighboring states. P: junior standing or consent of the instructor. GE: SS
POSC 3630 3 credits National Security PolicyAnalysis of U.S. diplomatic, international economic and military policies within the context of contemporary national security requirements. Examination of the institutions that are significant in formulating national security policy, civil-military relations, congressional oversight, the role of intelligence community, and conflicts of internal ideologies and approaches affecting the process of national security policymaking. P: POSC 1130 or POSC 1230, or junior standing or above. GE: SS
POSC 3650 3 credits Political TheoryThe major contributions of Western normative political theory that underlie contemporary notions of power and political relationships. P: POSC 1130. GE: SS
POSC 3660 3 credits Contemporary Political TheoryThe major contributions of political thinkers from Marx to the present; attention will be directed to both normative and empirical theories. P: POSC 1130. GE: SS, IE
POSC 3720 3 credits Politics of the Global EconomyAn analysis of the operation and powers of multinational corporations; their methods of influencing the electoral process, the legislative and executive branches in the United States and abroad; their future role in world economy and politics and development of the Third World countries. P: junior standing or above. GE: SS, IE
POSC 3730 3 credits Ethnic Rights and Politics(Cross offered under Ethnic Studies 3720) Changing patterns of ethnic, gender, and race relations; legislative and judicial developments affecting civil rights; political movements; political, social, and economic discrimination; judicial system and legal protection for civil rights. Women and other minorities. P: POSC 1230 or permission of instructor. S GE: SS, E
POSC 3740 3 credits Gender Politics(Cross offered under Women's Studies 3740) Examination of the role of women in the American political system focusing on their voting behavior, participation and achievements. The growth of the feminist movement and its intellectual contributions to American political thought is also examined. P: POSC 1130 and POSC 1230 or 3 credits in Women's Studies. GE: SS, G
POSC 3830 3 credits Law, Power and Personal FreedomLaw and power and their abuses; law and power in relation to war on crime, deviance, freedom of religion, expression and civil disobedience; criminal and civil cases, group action. P: POSC 1230. GE: SS
POSC 4330 3 credits Scope and Methods of Political ScienceThe scope and subject matter of political science; methodological issues in political science; major concepts of methodology as embodied in current leading studies of politics; the present state of research in political science. P: POSC 1130.
POSC 4420 3 credits Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties and Individual RightsConstitutional law and political process, judicial review, civil liberties, rights and responsibilities, the role of the Supreme Court in the educational environment and student rights. P: POSC 1130 or POSC 1230. GE: SS
POSC 4660 1-8 credits Cooperative Field ExperienceEnhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and department. P: junior standing.
POSC 4720 1-3 credits Study and Research in Political ScienceSupervised individual or team study and investigation of a selected topic. P: junior standing with at least 15 credit hours completed in political science.
POSC 4760 1-3 credits Seminar in Selected Topics in Political SciencePresentation of a selected topic normally not of a permanent nature or suitable for a regular course. Besides regular class presentations by students and examinations, a term paper is required. P: junior standing.
POSC 4770 3 credits Women and Politics(Cross offered under Women's Studies 4770) An examination of public policy issues affecting women of the debates among feminists about those issues, focusing upon power and contrasting understandings of power in traditional and feminist perspectives. P: junior standing or permission of instructor. Women's Studies Prerequisite: 3 credits in Women's Studies. GE: SS, G Social Sciences Comprehensive
Social Sciences Department Office: 324 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1893 Chair: Thomas A. Waters Phone: 342-1790 E-mail: waters@uwplatt.edu
Note: some emphases are administered by departments other than the Department of Social Sciences. For simplicity, however, all emphases and their requirements are listed in this section. Economics Emphasis: contact Economics program office, 446 Gardner Hall. (Contact Person: Terrence L. Liska, 451 Gardner Hall, 342-1551, E-mail: liska@uwplatt.edu) Geography Emphasis: contact Geography program office, 243 Gardner Hall. (Contact person: Richard Waugh, 236 Gardner, 342-1791 or 342-1386, E-mail: waugh@uwplatt.edu) History Emphasis: contact History program office: 324 Warner Hall. (Contact person: Paula M. Nelson, 324 Warner Hall, 342-1787 or 342-1783, E-mail: nelsonp@uwplatt.edu) Psychology Emphasis: contact Psychology program office, 224 Warner Hall. (Contact person: Joan Riedle, 224 Warner Hall, 342-1723 or 342-1724, E-mail: riedle@uwplatt.edu) The social sciences comprehensive major includes course work in economics, geography, history, political science, sociology and psychology. A minor in economics, geography, history or psychology is required; this is considered the area of emphasis. Students who wish a broad liberal arts program will find it within the social sciences comprehensive major. Students who plan to teach will also find the social sciences comprehensive major useful. Students completing the social sciences comprehensive major meet the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification requirements for a teaching license in broad field social studies and in the area of emphasis. This means the student will be able to teach fusion courses in the social sciences and courses in the specific discipline of the area of emphasis. Students may be certified to teach courses in any of the above social sciences disciplines by completing a total of 15 credits in that discipline. (Note: Completion of the requirements for this major provide automatic certification for teaching history, in every emphasis except economics.) All students intending to become licensured teachers must satisfy the requirements outlined in the section "Teacher Licensure" listed under Education. General Requirements Bachelor of Arts DegreeTotal for Graduation 120 credits General Education 44-58 credits Major Studies varies
Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 within the major studies for graduation.
Social Sciences Comprehensive with an Economics Emphasis (66 credits)Economics required courses: ECON 2130 Principles of Macro-Economics 3 ECON 2230 Principles of Micro-Economics 3 ECON 3330 Intermediate Micro-Economic Analysis 3 ECON 3340 Intermediate Macro-Economic Analysis 3 ECON 3630 Comparative Economic Systems 3 Students must also choose one from the following: ECON 2410 Interpretation of Business and Economic Data 3 ECON 3220 Introduction to Managerial Economics 3 ECON 3420 Consumer Economics 3 Students must also choose two elective courses. The following are strongly recommended: ECON 3210 History of Economic Thought 3 ECON 3420 Consumer Economics 3 Geography required courses: GEOG 1330 World Regional Geography 3 GEOG 3030 Economic Geography 3 GEOG 3330 Environmental Conservation 3 Three credits in Geography History required courses: HIST 1010 World Civilization I 3 HIST 1020 World Civilization II 3 HIST 1330 U.S. History to 1877 3 HIST 1430 U.S. History, 1877 to Present 3 Political Science required courses: POSC 1230 Introduction to American Government 3 POSC 3030 International Relations 3 Psychology required courses: PSYC 1130 General Psychology 3 PSYC 3530 Social Psychology 3 Sociology required courses: SOC 1030 Principles of Sociology 3 SOC 2330 Contemporary Social Problems 3
Social Sciences Comprehensive Major with a Geography Emphasis (63 credits)
Geography required courses: GEOG 1040 Survey of Phys. Geography 4 GEOG 1140 Phys. Geography: Geomorphology 4 or GEOG 1240 Phys. Geography: Weather & Climate 4 GEOG 1330 World Regional Geography 3 GEOG 2230 Cartography and Graphics 3 GEOG 3030 Economic Geography 3 GEOG 4020 Seminar in Geographic Development and Methodology 2 Five more credits in geography Students planning to teach must take GEOG 3330 Environmental Conservation and are strongly urged to take GEOG 3120 Geography of Wisconsin.
History required courses: HIST 1010 World Civilization I 3 HIST 1020 World Civilization II 3 HIST 1330 U.S. History to 1877 3 HIST 1430 U.S. History, 1877 to Present 3 Three more credits of history Economics required courses: ECON 2130 Principles of Macro-Economics 3 ECON 2230 Principles of Micro-Economics 3 Political Science required courses: POSC 1230 Introduction to American Government 3 POSC 3030 International Relations 3 Psychology required courses: PSYC 1130 General Psychology 3 PSYC 3530 Social Psychology 3 Sociology required courses: SOC 1030 Principles of Sociology 3 SOC 2330 Contemporary Social Problems 3
Social Sciences Comprehensive Major with History Emphasis (60 credits)
History required courses (must total 24 credits): HIST 1010 World Civilization I 3 HIST 1020 World Civilization II 3 HIST 1330 U.S. History to 1877 3 HIST 1430 U.S. History, 1877 to Present 3 One upper division course in U.S. history 2-3 One upper division course in European history 2-3 One upper division course in non-Western history 2-3 One history elective 2-3 Geography required courses: GEOG 1330 World Geography 3 GEOG 3030 Economic Geography 3 GEOG 3330 Environmental Conservation 3 Three more credits in geography Economics required courses: ECON 2130 Principles of Macro-Economics 3 ECON 2230 Principles of Micro-Economics 3 Political Science required courses: POSC 1230 Introduction to American Government 3 POSC 3030 International Relations 3 Psychology required courses: PSYC 1130 General Psychology 3 PSYC 3530 Social Psychology 3 Sociology required courses: SOC 1030 Principles of Sociology 3 SOC 2330 Contemporary Social Problems 3
Social Sciences Comprehensive Major with Psychology Emphasis (69 Credits) Psychology required courses: PSYC 1130 General Psychology 3 PSYC 2230 Intro. to Experimental Psychology 3 PSYC 3130 Child Psychology 3 or PSYC 3230 Adolescent Psychology 3 PSYC 4030 Theories of Personality 3 or PSYC 4430 Abnormal Psychology 3 Twelve more credits of psychology Geography required courses: GEOG 1330 World Geography 3 GEOG 3030 Economic Geography 3 GEOG 3330 Environmental Conservation 3 Three more credits in geography History required courses: HIST 1010 World Civilization I 3 HIST 1020 World Civilization II 3 HIST 1330 U.S. History to 1877 3 HIST 1430 U.S. History, 1877 to Present 3 Three more credits of history Economics required courses: ECON 2130 Principles of Macro-Economics 3 ECON 2230 Principles of Micro-Economics 3 Political Science required courses: POSC 1230 Introduction to American Government 3 POSC 3030 International Relations 3
Sociology required courses: SOC 1030 Principles of Sociology 3 SOC 2330 Contemporary Social Problems 3 Social Science Comprehensive majors not in education must demonstrate competence in writing. The writing exam is given during the junior year. See the department contact person for procedures. Students planning to teach may want to choose a social sciences minor.
Social Sciences Minor (30 credits)History-9 credits selected from: HIST 1010 and/or 1020 (World Civilization I and II) 3-6 HIST 1330 and/or 1430 (U.S. History I and II) 3-6 Geography: GEOG 1330 World Geography 3 GEOG 3030 Economic Geography 3 OR GEOG 3130 Geography of U.S. and Canada 3 Economics: ECON 2130 Principles of Macro-Economics 3 Political Science: POSC 1130 Introduction to Politics 3 or POSC 1230 Introduction to American Government 3 Sociology: SOC 1030 Principles of Sociology 3 Anthropology: SOC 1130 Introductory Anthropology 3 or SOC 2130 Cultural Anthropology 3 Psychology: PSYC 1130 General Psychology 3 SociologySocial Sciences Department Office: 324 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1893 Chair: Thomas A. Waters Phone: 342-1790 E-mail: waters@uwplatt.edu
Contact: Michael G. Dalecki, 313 Warner Hall Program Office: 324 Warner Hall Phone: 342-1893, or 342-1807 E-mail: dalecki@uwplatt.edu
Professor: David L. Zierath Associate Professor: Michael G. Dalecki Lecturer: Carol Feyen
Sociology is the study of society and its component parts groups, cultures, norms, roles and their institutional and organizational relationships. Sociology is a discipline in the social sciences and part of the liberal arts approach to education. The department of Social Sciences offers a minor in sociology which requires a minimum of 24 credits including no fewer than 12 credits at the 3000 level or above. Students often minor in sociology if their majors are criminal justice or psychology. Both of these disciplines lead to employment in the criminal justice system, or the social welfare system. Students of sociology learn important skills in reading, writing, analysis and logic. Students learn to do research and to interpret social, economic, political, cultural and technical change in a variety of contexts.
Sociology Minor (24 credits)SOC 1030 Principles of Sociology 3 SOC 1130 Introductory Anthropology 3 SOC 1230 Marriage and Family 3 SOC 2130 Cultural Anthropology 3 SOC 2230 Women, Sex Roles and Society 3 SOC 2330 Contemporary Social Problems 3 SOC 3130 Social Change 3 SOC 3230 Human Relations 3 SOC 3330 Crime and Delinquency 3 SOC 3430 Social Research 3 SOC 3530 Rural Sociology 3 SOC 3630 Sociology of the Family 3 SOC 3730 Communities 3 SOC 3930 Topics in Sociology 1-3 SOC 4030 Social Organizations 3 SOC 4730 Individual Study 1-3 The sociology minor requires a minimum of 24 credits including no fewer than 12 credits at the 3000 level or above.
Courses OfferedSociology
SOC 1030 3 credits Principles of SociologyAn introduction to the study of society. This course examines concepts such as group, social interaction, culture, norm, value, status, role, and deviance, and explores how these relate to organizations, institutions, stratification, and social behavior. F S Su GE: SS
SOC 1130 3 credits Introductory AnthropologyBrief survey of the four subdisciplines of anthropology: archaeology, linguistics, cultural anthropology and physical anthropology. Using an evolutionary framework, basic concepts and theories of anthropology will be introduced. GE: SS, IE
SOC 1230 3 credits Marriage and FamilyDating, courtship, engagement, sexual expression, marriage adjustment and childrearing in American society as related to success and failure in marriage. S GE: SS
SOC 2130 3 credits Cultural AnthropologyGeneral introduction to the methods, theories, concepts and subject matter of cultural anthropology. The nature of culture, the social system, cultural change, cultural evolution, and culture as a symbol system will be considered. GE: SS, IE
SOC 2230 3 credits Women, Sex Roles and Society(Cross offered under Women's Studies 2230) An investigation of the status of women and how women live their lives in relationship to each other and to men. The course examines women's current conditions in the U.S., alternative conditions in other times and places, and the prospects for change. Different attempts to explain those conditions and relationships are examined. S GE: SS, G
SOC 2330 3 credits Contemporary Social ProblemsAn overview of the causes, consequences and potential solutions of modern social issues and problems such as majority-minority relations, sex roles and deviance, population, resources, crime, war and peace, unemployment and economic disruption; consideration of the place of social planning. F GE: SS
SOC 3130 3 credits Social ChangeA broad overview of social and cultural change. Major theories of social change are presented and selected specific changes occurring in our society and in other cultures are examined. P: SOC 1030 GE: SS
SOC 3230 3 credits Human Relations(Cross offered under Ethnic Studies 3230) A sociological analysis of selected aspects of human relations that are assumed to be socially structured and primarily group relations. The central focus is on relations between groups of people who are in unequal positions in society, based on the central dimensions of class, race/ethnicity and sex/gender. P: SOC 1030. F S GE: SS, EG
SOC 3330 3 credits Crime and DelinquencyA survey of the fields of criminology and juvenile delinquency. The course presents a sociological analysis of criminal and delinquent behavior, examines theory and empirical research on the topic, surveys the historical development of the present systems of dealing with criminals and delinquents, and considers current issues regarding crime and delinquency. P: SOC 1030. S GE: SS
SOC 3430 3 credits Social ResearchA survey of techniques of sociological research, including research design, data collection and data analysis; stress on alternative types of research procedures and their relative strengths and weaknesses. P: SOC 1030. GE: SS
SOC 3530 3 credits Rural SociologyAn introduction to the nature and consequences of change in contemporary rural society. Current conditions are placed in a historical context, and future directions for agriculture and rural communities are considered. Special attention is paid to socio-economic and environmental impacts resulting from changes in agricultural technology, government policy, population shifts, and changes in the scale of food production. Differing visions regarding the future shape of rural America and the international food system will be considered. GE: SS
SOC 3630 3 credits Sociology of the FamilyThe family as a social system with emphasis on culture, group processes, and institutions interacting with the nuclear and alternate types of family. P: SOC 1030. GE: SS
SOC 3730 3 credits CommunitiesCharacteristics of urban, suburban and rural communities, especially in the United States; ecological analysis of community and neighborhood structure and organization; sociological aspects of housing and land utilization; human behavior in the community, patterns of community growth and community planning. P: SOC 1030.
SOC 3930 1-3 credits Topics in SociologyDesigned to present to students specialized topics in the field of sociology; for example, the sociology of medicine, the sociology of aging, sociology and the future as shown through science fiction and other futuristic writings, and studies of utopias might be presented depending upon interest of students and competency and interests of staff. Topics will be announced ahead of time and student reaction will be elicited.
SOC 4030 3 credits Social OrganizationsThe organizations through which society sustains and perpetuates itself and its members; examination will range from the small group to the bureaucratic structure. P: SOC 1030.
SOC 4660 1-8 credits Cooperative Field Experience
SOC 4730 1-3 credits Individual StudyIndependent study supervised by a staff member; primarily for sociology minors. |