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May 31, 2023

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Randolph Haluza-DeLay
Sociology and the Environment
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Environmental Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Understanding society requires understanding both the collective impact of humans on the environment and the natural world on humanity. This course will address the role of social structures as cause, impediment and solution to environmental...
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Ellen Berg
SOC 101:Introduction to Statistics for Sociologists
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Quantitative Methodology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 100
Abstract:
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to learn to apply descriptive and inferential statistical methods to research problems in the social sciences. We will not only look at how statistics may be useful to you in social science research, but in virtually...
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Elizabeth M. Armstrong
DECISION-MAKING IN THE NICU
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Decision-making about the care of premature, low birthweight and very sick newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit can be complicated. The four ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice) are all at stake in one way or another and...
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Diana Papademas
Visual Sociology-Teaching with Film/Video Module 37
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
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Heather R. Hlavka
DOMESTIC CRIMINAL VIOLENCE
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Family
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
This course will provide an overview of the different forms of domestic criminal violence, concentrating primarily on intimate partner violence and child abuse. The course will familiarize you with the key debates in the field, and the most prominent public policies...
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Mel Moore
Social Statistics
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Quantitative Methodology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
The focus of this course is the application of basic statistical techniques to sociological questions. The goals of this course include developing an appreciation for the role of statistics in social research and everyday life, understanding the conceptual basis for...
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Judith N. Lasker
PAPER ASSIGNMENT
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Medical Sociology
Resource Type(s):
Assignment
Class Level(s):
College 400
Abstract:
Select a disease or disabling condition, and apply the three major themes of the course to date. a. epidemiology—morbidity and mortality rates, differences by demographic characteristics, underlying social causes. Include data from other countries as well as the...
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Diana Papademas
Visual Sociology-Teaching with Film/Video Module 51
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Visual Sociology
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Sara Hare
Classroom Exercise: Recognizing Abuse Behavior – "Beauty and the Beast"
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Family
Resource Type(s):
Class Activity
Class Level(s):
College 200
Abstract:
I show clips of the film "Beauty and the Beast" (I use the recent Disney version, available in libraries or video rental stores) to discuss subtle gender role expectations and examples of abusive behavior in intimate relationships.
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Dawn Baunach
SOCI 3010: SOCIAL STATISTICS
April 26, 2010
Subject Area(s):
Quantitative Methodology
Resource Type(s):
Syllabus
Class Level(s):
College 300
Abstract:
This course introduces you to a wide range of basic statistical techniques, including descriptive and inferential statistics. (No mathematical background beyond algebra is assumed.) For example, you will learn how to summarize data with graphs and numbers, generalize...
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