View All RequirementsSocial Sciences (S) Requirement
Social Sciences (S) Requirement
2009-2010 University Catalog
The required course ECN 201, as well as one course related to the study of the individual (development and behavior) and society are required.
|
|
Course Descriptions:
APG 200 (or LIN 200) Language and Culture (3)
Cross-cultural survey of the interaction of culture and language. Introduction to various fields of linguistic research emphasizing descriptive and semantic investigations. Linguistic studies used as illustrative material. (Lec. 3) (S) [D]
APG 202 Introduction to Archaeology (3)
Archaeological perspectives on the major developments in humanity's past, from the evolution of the earliest humans to the emergence of agriculture and the earliest urban civilizations. (Lec. 3) (S)
APG 203 Cultural Anthropology (3)
Anthropological approaches to the study of peoples and cultures around the world. (Lec. 3) (S) [D]
APG 301 The Anthropology of Nutrition (3)
Exploration of the cultural and biological relationships of food, diet, and nutrition among human populations. The evolutionary history of food production, distribution, preparation, and selection will be considered. (Lec. 3) Pre: sophomore standing. (S) [D]
CPL 202 (or GEG 202) Introductory Urban Geography: Understanding Cities (3)
Introduction to urbanization processes, primarily in North America; national settlement systems; intra urban form; migration, racial, ethnic, gender, and class segregation; urban economics; environmental issues; planning and governance; urban applications of GIS. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
ECN 100 Introduction to Economics (3)
General overview of concepts economists employ to address issues of public policy. Description of major institutions of present-day American economy. Historical approach to subject matter. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
ECN 201 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics (3)
Principles underlying resource allocation, production, and income distribution in a market economy. Topics include demand and supply, consumer behavior, firm behavior, market structure, and elementary welfare analysis. Institutional foundations explored. (Lec. 3/Online) (S)
ECN 202 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics (3)
Principles underlying aggregate demand and aggregate supply in a market economy. Topics include national income determination, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international trade. Institutional foundations explored. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: 201 or equivalent. (S)
ECN 306 Introduction to Economic Research Methods (3)
Development of supplementary skills needed to carry out economic research. Topics include: 1) widely used computer operating systems, 2) economic data sources, 3) elementary mathematical and statistical techniques, and 4) library research methods. Pre: 201, 202. May be taken concurrently with 202. (S)
EDC 102 Introduction to American Education (3)
Introduction to the fundamental structure, functions, and problems of American education. Emphasis on education as both a sociocultural phenomenon and an embodiment of philosophical commitments. Diversity, writing, and speaking focus. (Lec. 2, Rec. /1) Not for major credit in elementary or secondary education. (S) [D]
EEC 105 Introduction to Resource Economics (3)
Application of microeconomic principles to selected resource problem areas. The market mechanism and its alternatives are examined as methods of resolving contemporary resource use problems. (Lec. 3) (S)
EEC 310 Economics for Environmental Resource Management and Policy (3)
Economic approaches to natural resource use and environmental policies. Exploring measures of the "economic value of environment." How scientists, managers, and markets can affect the environmental quality of life. (Lec. 3) Pre: 105 or ECN 201. (S)
EEC 356 Tourism Economics (3)
Application of economic principles and research methods to tourist and tourism industry behavior. Practical research methods for assessing economic, social, and environmental benefits and costs of tourism development are examined. (Lec. 3) Pre: 105 or permission of instructor. (S)
GEG 101 World Geography (3)
An examination of major world regions. Basic geographic concepts are presented. Physiographic, political, economic, social, and cultural influences are addressed in a spatial context. (Lec. 3) (S) [D]
GEG 104 Political Geography (3)
Pattern of political units throughout the world; special emphasis on boundaries, newly independent nations, and other aspects of political control over territory. (Lec. 3) (S) [D]
GEG 202 Introductory Urban Geography: Understanding Cities
See Community Planning 202.
HDF 225 Consumer in the Economy (3)
Application of basic economic principles to consumer problems in a complex marketplace, buyer-seller relationships, effective consumer decision making, effects of government policies on consumers. (Lec. 3/Online). (S)
HPR 110 Honors Seminar in Social Sciences (3-4)
Exploration of themes and topics in the social sciences. (Seminar) Topics include: “Psychology of Violence and Nonviolence” and “The Irish in Ireland, the United States, and Rhode Island.” (S)[D]
HPR 201, 202 Honors Colloquium (3-4 each)
(Lec. 2-3, Rec. 1-2) May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits each. Pre: GPA of 3.30 or better and one completed honors course, or permission of the director of the honors program. 201A, 202A (A); 201F, 202F (FC); 201L, 202L (L); 201M, 202M (MQ); 201N, 202N (N); 201S, 202S (S).
HPR 310 Honors Tutorial in Social Sciences (3-4)
(Seminar) Pre: 3.30 GPA or better or permission of the director of the honors program. (S)
HSS 130 (or PSY 130) The Problem of Hunger in the U.S (4)
Survey of the problem of hunger in the United States, the causes, effects on individuals and society, and the policies and programs intended to help hungry people. (Lec. 2, Practicum) (S) [D]
JOR 110 Introduction to the Mass Media (3)
Surveys newspapers, magazines, radio, movies, television, advertising, and emerging technologies. Examines economic and news functions of each. Considers First Amendment, legal and ethical problems, restrictions, and social consequences of media. (Lec. 3) Recommended for nonmajors. Not for major credit in journalism. (L) or (S) [D]
KIN 123 Foundations of Health (3)
Development of attitudes and practices that lead to more healthful living. Personal and community health problems studied. (Lec. 3) (S) [D]
LIN 200 Language and Culture
See Anthropology 200.
MAF 100 Human Use and Management of the Marine Environment (3)
Examination of uses and management efforts in the coastal and ocean environment. Assessment of problems arising from those uses and attempts to conserve resources, protect the environment, and minimize use conflicts in the context of changing technological capabilities, knowledge, and values. (Lec. 3) (S)
MAF 220 Introduction to Marine and Coastal Law (3)
Basic principles of marine and coastal law in the United States. An integration of coastal zone, outer continental shelf, fisheries, marine pollution, and admiralty laws. (Lec. 3) (S) [D]
NUR 150 Human Sexuality (3)
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of individual and societal determinants in the development, integration, and expression of human sexuality and a code of sexual behavior. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
PSC 113 Introduction to American Politics (4)
Basic principles of the government of the United States: constitutionalism, separation of powers, federalism, civil liberties; politics; legislative, executive, and judicial organization; functions of government. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) (S) [D]
PSC 116 Introduction to International Politics (4)
Nature of the state system, foundations of national power, means of exercising power. Cooperative interactions between states. Current international problems. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) (S) [D]
PSC 201 Introduction to Comparative Politics (4)
An examination of different governmental systems and political institutions. Illustrations and comparisons from the Americas, Europe, and the developing nations. (Lec. 4) Pre: 116 or 211. (S) [D]
PSC 274 Criminal Justice System
See Sociology 274.
PSC 288 The American Legal System (4)
Political and social analysis of the American legal system, particularly at trial court and street levels, roles of participants in that system with court observation. (Lec. 4/Online) Pre: 113 or 210. (S)
PSY 103 Towards Self-Understanding (3)
Individual and social problems of normal persons. Personality development, social behavior, and adjustment reactions with emphasis on increasing awareness of personal and interpersonal functioning. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
PSY 113 General Psychology (3)
Introductory survey course of the major facts and principles of human behavior. Prerequisite for students interested in professional work in psychology or academic fields in which an extended knowledge of psychology is basic. (Lec. 2, Rec. 1) (S) [D]
PSY 232 Developmental Psychology (3)
Comprehensive understanding of human development and growth from birth to senescence. (Lec. 3) Pre: 113. (S) [D]
PSY 235 Theories of Personality (3)
Critical survey of the major theories of personality. Emphasis will be placed on the 'normal" personality. (Lec. 3) Pre: 113. (S) [D]
PSY 254 Behavior Problems and Personality Disorders /(3)
Evaluation of the more serious behavioral disorders as found in the major forms of character disorders, psychoneuroses, and psychoses. Theories of causation, development and effects of anxiety and defense mechanisms, and interpretation of symptoms and methods of treatment. (Lec. 3) Pre: 113. (S) [D]
PSY 255 Health Psychology (3)
Investigates the relationship between behavior and health; emphasizes the theory and science of health behavior change; explores specific behaviors and behavior change strategies from an individual and public health perspective. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
SOC 100 General Sociology (3)
Introductory description and analysis of the structure and dynamics of human society. Social norms, groups, intergroup relations, social change, stratification, and institutions. (Lec. 3) (S) [D]
SOC 212 Families in Society (3)
Examines the role of families in maintaining and changing society. Emphasis on demographic and historical changes in family life, the diversity of family structures, and connections between the family and the political economy. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
SOC 230 Crime and Delinquency (3)
Survey of the extent, distribution, trends, and costs of delinquency and crime in the United States; examination of selected types of crime and delinquency; policy implications. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
SOC 240 (or AAF 240) Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Relations among the various ethnic, religious, racial, and political minorities and majorities, with special reference to the United States. (Lec. 3) (S) [D] Professor Cunnigen 's section is writing intensive [WI].
SOC 242 Sex and Gender (3)
Current research exploring issues of sex and gender. Socialization, gender role playing, and personal relationships. Institutional costs of sexism. Prospects for human liberation. (Lec. 3/Online) (S) [D]
SOC 274 (or PSC 274) Criminal Justice System
The American system of criminal justice, general processing of cases, principal actors, study of theories of criminal law, and pretrial detention and sentencing. (Lec. 3)
TMD 224 Culture, Dress, and Appearance (3)
Analysis of social, psychological, and cultural factors in the creation, maintenance, and use of human appearance. Focus on dress and appearance as a communication system from cross-cultural and international perspectives. (Lec. 3) (FC) or (S) [D]
WMS 150 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3)
Images of women, the theories and processes of socialization, historical perspectives, and implications for social change. (Lec. 3/Online) Service learning in some sections. (S) [D]
WMS 320 Feminist Thought into Action (3)
Analysis and discussion of how feminist thought has been transformed into action for social change. Women’s civil and human rights. Political thought, analysis, and activism in campaigns for women’s rights. Pre: 150 or permission of instructor. (L) or (S) [D]
