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Class Schedule
Summer 2010

       

GE III Social Science Courses

ANTH (Anthropology)

ANTH 315 /515 Language in Culture and Society
GE IIIA Social Science-Anthropology; One Diversity Credit
Meets Foreign Culture Requirement

Examination of the rules and patterns for speech behavior
in a variety of cultures. Language as an expression of
social status, gender, and group membership. Study of
multilingualism and language planning.
Call# 5942   Section 001G    3.0 cr
June 14-July 08
1:00pm- 3:45pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.   P 281
Instructor: Anand, Ari S.

ECON (Economics)

ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIB Social Science-Economics
P: C or above in MATH 020 or suitable score on MATH
placement test
Delivery Mode: Online

In the context of contemporary economic issues, product
and resource markets are analyzed with respect to pricing
decisions, efficiency, and equity.
Call# 6013   Section 801    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Dacosta, Maria N.

Call# 6017   Section 802    3.0 cr
July 12-August 06
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Chaudhuri, Sanjukta
ECON 104 Principles of Macroeconomics
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIB Social Science-Economics
P: C or above in Math 020 or suitable score on MATH
placement test
Delivery Mode: Online

Theory of aggregate income determination in the American
economy with consideration of the international economy
and other related problems, policies, and institutions.
Call# 6015   Section 801    3.0 cr
June 14-July 09
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Schaffer, David L.

Call# 6018   Section 802    3.0 cr
July 12-August 06
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Berlinghieri, Laura A.

GEOG (Geography)

GEOG 111 Human Geography
GE IIIC Social Science-Geography
Meets Foreign Culture Requirement; One Diversity Credit

The basic elements, processes, distributions, and
problems associated with cultural groups: their principal
ways of life, interrelationships with the natural
environment, and socio-cultural diversity. Topics
include: population, race, language, religion, political
ideologies, and economic systems.
Call# 5941   Section 001    3.0 cr
June 14-July 08
9:00am-11:45am   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.   P 281
Instructor: Kaldjian, Paul J.
GEOG 367 Landscape Analysis: Cultural
GE IIIC Social Science-Geography
Minimum sophomore standing
Field trip(s) required

Geographic analysis of cultural landscapes by means of
field experiences.
Call# 5247   Section 001    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
9:00am- 1:00pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   P 281
Instructor: Vogeler, Ingolf K.

IDIS (Interdisciplinary Studies)

IDIS 100 Introduction to Social Work
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIG Social Science-Interdisciplinary Study
Delivery Mode: Online
Coordinating Department: Social Work

An introduction to the profession of social work
emphasizing its focus, methods, knowledge, values,
ethics, populations, and settings.
Call# 5959   Section 801    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Wright, Jeffrey D.
IDIS 301 Exploring Mind/Body Connections
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIG Social Science-Interdisciplinary Study
Meets the Wellness Theory Requirement
P: PSYC 100 or permission of instructors
Delivery Mode: Online
Coordinating Department: Psychology

Examines interactions among biological, psychological,
educational, life-style, social, and cultural factors
associated with health. Emphasis on stress responses that
impact etiology and course of health problems, illness
prevention and treatment approaches, research-supported
health strategies.
Call# 5997   Section 801    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Tomlinson, Robert S.
Moch, Susan D.

POLS (Political Science)

POLS 110 American National Politics
GE IIID Social Science-Political Science

Analysis of major components of American national
politics. Includes examination of the individual’s
ability to affect politics, and the impact of politics on
individual lives.
Call# 5112   Section 001    3.0 cr
July 12-August 05
9:00am-12:00pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.   SSS 202
Instructor: Gilkison, Margaret E.

Delivery Mode: Online
Special course fee $30.00
Call# 5951   Section 801    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Peterson, Geoffrey D.
POLS 122 Introduction to World Politics
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIID Social Science-Political Science
Delivery Mode: Online

Introductory course for the study of world politics.
Focus includes states, international organizations
(private and public), and other global interaction
influencing and shaping world politics.
Call# 5952   Section 801    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Abootalebi, Ali R.
POLS 260 Introduction to Comparative Politics
GE IIID Social Science-Political Science
Meets Foreign Culture Requirement

A comparative analysis of the political systems of Great
Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia.
Call# 5953   Section 001    3.0 cr
July 12-August 05
1:00pm- 4:00pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.   SSS 202
Instructor: Majstorovic, Steven
POLS 301 /501 State and Local Politics
GE IIID Social Science-Political Science
P: POLS 110 or consent of instructor

A critical examination of federalism, localism,
intergovernmental finance, intergovernmental relations,
state and local institutions, and state and local
elections.
Call# 5113   Section 001G    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
1:00pm- 4:00pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   SSS 202
Instructor: Fine, Michael R.

PSYC (Psychology)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIE Social Science-Psychology
Delivery Mode: Online

Human behavior, learning, thinking, motivation,
perception, emotion, behavior disorders, personality,
psychological tests, social behavior, and selected
applications of psychology.
Call# 6030   Section 601    3.0 cr
July 12-August 06
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Bednar, Tammy
PSYC 230 Human Development
GE IIIE Social Science-Psychology
P: PSYC 100 or 260

Broad overview of theories and research on cognitive,
social/emotional, and physical development from
conception to death; environmental factors, such as
family, school, peers, work, and cultural context; and
biological factors that shape development.
Call# 5410   Section 001    3.0 cr
June 14-July 09
9:15am-11:25am   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   SSS 223
Instructor: Westphal, Sharon K.
PSYC 245 Social Psychology
GE IIIE Social Science-Psychology
P: PSYC 100

The study of social and cultural influence. How others
affect our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Core topics:
social and self-perception, interpersonal attraction,
helping behavior, attitudes, prejudice, persuasion,
aggression, and group behavior.
Call# 5411   Section 001    3.0 cr
May 24-June 11
9:00am-12:00pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   SSS 321
Instructor: Goodman, Jeffrey A.
PSYC 261 Psyc Dev and Class Process
Special course fee $40.00
GE IIIE Social Science-Psychology
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
No credit if taken after or concurrently with PSYC 260 or
231
Minimum sophomore standing
Delivery Mode: Online

Educational implications and applications of
psychological research and theories of development,
learning, and teaching of school-age children.
Call# 5998   Section 801    4.0 cr
June 14-August 06
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Dangerfield, Margaret McNamara

SOC (Sociology)

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIF Social Science-Sociology
Delivery Mode: Online

Introduces students to sociological perspectives of human
social behavior, social structures, interaction,
socialization, culture, institutions, and social change.
Call# 5778   Section 801    3.0 cr
May 24-July 02
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Bonstead-Bruns, Melissa J.
SOC 164 Family and Intimate Relationships
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIF Social Science-Sociology
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 164 and WMNS 164
Delivery Mode: Online

An introduction to dating, cohabitation, family
formation, and marriage. Addresses the family as a social
institution as well as changes in families. Attention to
current issues in relationships and families.
Call# 5779   Section 801    3.0 cr
June 28-August 06
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Crane, Vicky L.
SOC 242 Contemporary Social Problems
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIF Social Science-Sociology
Delivery Mode: Online

Sociological perspectives are applied to the
identification, analysis, explanations, and solutions to
social problems of contemporary American society.
Call# 6034   Section 801    3.0 cr
July 19-August 19
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Ji, Jianjun
SOC 316 Sociology of Family
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIF Social Science-Sociology
P: SOC 101
Credit may not be earned in both SOC 316 and WMNS 316
Delivery Mode: Online

Examines research and theory on families in the U.S.
Emphasis on variations in families, recent changes, and
prospects for the future.
Call# 5780   Section 801    3.0 cr
May 26-June 30
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Nybroten, Kathleen A.

WMNS (Womens Studies)

WMNS 422 WMNS Advanced Travel Seminar
Additional fees required $342.00
GE IIIG Social Science-Interdisciplinary Study
One Diversity Credit
P: One course in women's studies
Minimum junior standing
Field trips required.
Instructor approval required
LGBTQA Studies SF
Eight-day cultural immersion travel seminar in San
Francisco, including Frameline film festival and SF
Pride. On-campus classes before and after trip. Learn
about and observe LGBT activism/culture and create a
documentary to share with the university/community.
Call# 6028   Section 801    3.0 cr
June 14-July 09
9:30am-12:00pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   June 14-June 18 HHH 221
and 1:00pm- 4:00pm   Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   June 14-June 18 HHH 108
and 9:30am-12:00pm   Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   June 30-July 08 HHH 221
and 1:00pm- 4:00pm   Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.   June 30-July 08 HHH 108
Instructor: Forman, Pamela J.
Mahaffy, Ellen D.
WMNS 433 /633 Women and Social Science
Special course fee $30.00
GE IIIG Social Science-Interdisciplinary Study
Minimum junior standing
Delivery Mode: Online
WORK-FAMILY ISSUE
Emphasis on analyzing language surrounding work-family
issues, policies, and practices influence
perceptions/expectations of women. Examine different
perspectives on the intersection of work and family,
including institutional, social psychological, and
communication perspectives.

Call# 5970   Section 802G    3.0 cr
July 12-August 06
Time & Day Arranged      Online/Web
Instructor: Schultz, Nicole J.


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