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• SOCY U101: Intro. to Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Introduction to the major theoretical and methodological perspectives used to explain, investigate and analyze social life.
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• SOCY U201: Intro. to Stat. for Soc. Sci.

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Fundamental principles of descriptive and inferential statistics as used in the social sciences, including measures of central tendency and variation, the normal approximation, probability, chance variability, estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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• SOCY U301: Sociological Theory

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Roots and historical development of various sociological lenses as tools for examining the social world. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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• SOCY U302: Sociological Rsch. Methods

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Quantitative, qualitative and comparative methods used in social science research, focusing on research design, data collection and analysis, and ethical issues. Prerequisite: SOCY U101. PreCo: SOCY U301 or consent of instructor.
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• SOCY U310: Individual and Society

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Selected theoretical orientations, methodological procedures, and research findings pertaining to the relations between the individual and society. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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• SOCY U311: Social Problems

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Content selected for contemporary importance and sociological relevance. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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• SOCY U320: Sociology of Aging

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Processes of aging as a form of socialization and demographic reality, including institutional effects. The status of the elderly and the sources of prejudice and discrimination they experience are emphasized. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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• SOCY U321: Animals and Society

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Sociological perspectives on human-animal interaction and the role of animals in society. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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• SOCY U322: Community Development

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Processes and issues associated with social change and institutional transformation at the local and regional levels. Applies social scientific theory and methods to understand varying patterns of change, the role of economic, cultural, and technological factors, and how stakeholders address challenges related to poverty, crime, housing, and disparities in health, politics, and the environment. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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• SOCY U323: Urban Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Upstate

  
  Characteristics, causes, and impacts of city life. Different types of urban areas and current issues are examined from comparative, historical, and global perspectives. Prerequisite: SOCY U101.
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