2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

SOC 231HW Cultural Anthropology - Honors 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING and LEVEL 2 WRITING and
permission of the Honors Office. Introduces humanity in its cultural
setting. Emphasizes the study of diversity of non-industrialized cultures
and the implications of that study for understanding our own culture.
Provides opportunities to engage in independent intellectual inquiry
to foster deeper learning. Credit may be earned in SOC 23 1, or SOC
231H, but not both. (45-0)
SOC 231W Cultural Anthropology 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 2 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. Introduces
humanity in its cultural setting. Emphasizes the study of diversity
of non-industrialized cultures and the implications of that study for
understanding our own culture. Credit may be earned in SOC 231 or
SOC 231H but not both. (45-0)
SOC 233W Archaeology Field Methods 2 Sem Hrs
Provides a guided field experience in the basic techniques of land site
analysis. Introduces commonly used methods of surveying and mapping;
excavation; dating; artifact and ecofact identification and conservation;
data recording, including photography and scaled drawing; and site
interpretation. Examines criteria for selecting techniques appropriate
to specific site conditions. Emphasizes the Michigan prehistoric and
historic context. (30-0)
SOC 242W Nanotechnology: Content and
Context
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 2 or WRITING LEVEL 2. Explores
nanotechnology and its impact on society. Discusses the current status
of nanotechnology and projected technologies and applications. Focuses
on the societal implications of emerging technologies and their impact
on social institutions. Includes how technological change in the past has
altered societies, and considers how possible future changes predicted
with the accomplishment of nanofabrication and other nanotechnologies
may impact societies. (45-0)
SOC 250W Introduction to Social Work 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 2 READING or LEVEL 2 WRITING. Introduces
social work as a helping profession within the field of human services.
Explores social work values, practice strategies, and helping skills in the
context of the social welfare institution. Requires 45 hours of internship,
which meets the experience requirement necessary for admittance to the
social work program at transfer institutions. (45-45)
SOC 265W Third World Development 4 Sem Hrs
Using a multidisciplinary approach, describes and analyzes processes
and conditions which created and maintain the “third world.”
Addresses population, physical environment, historical, political,
social and economic factors. Explores and applies current concepts and
development theories. Credit may be earned in SOC 265 or GEO 255,
but not in both. (60-0)
SOC 268 International Studies in Sociology 1-4 Sem Hrs
The student will select a major institution of society for the purpose
of comparative study. An analysis and comparison of that institution
in preselected societies will be the major focus of the course. Includes
classroom lectures, individual consultation and international field
study. Expenses for field study must be borne by the student. By
prior arrangement with appropriate faculty, students may also take
International studies in the following disciplines: GEO 268, ECN 268,
MGT 268 (or former GB268). (60-0)
SOC 279W Introduction to Social/Behavioral
Science Research
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: One of the following courses ECN 221, POL 103, POL 111,
PSY 211, SOC 211, or permission of instructor. Introduces social and
behavioral research utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Shows how
to formulate research questions, search the literature, select a research
design, collect and analyze data, and draw useful conclusions. Credit
may be earned in SOC 279 or SOC 280, but not in both. (45-0)
SOC 280HW Introduction to Social/Behavioral
Science Research/Project - Honors 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: LEVEL 4 READING and LEVEL 2 WRITING and
permission of the Honors Office and concurrent enrollment in SOC 281
and one of the following courses: ECN 221, POL 103, POL 111, PSY 211,
SOC 211, or permission of the instructor. Introduces social and behavioral
research utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Shows how to formulate
research questions, search the literature, select a research design, collect
and analyze data, and draw useful conclusions. Requires a research
paper. Provides opportunities to engage in independent intellectual
inquiry to foster deeper learning. Credit may be earned in only one of
SOC 280, SOC 280H, or SOC 279. (60-0)
SOC 280W Introduction to Social/Behavioral
Science Research/Project
4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SOC 281 and one of the following
courses: ECN 221, POL 103, POL 111, PSY 211, SOC 211, or permission
of instructor. Introduces social and behavioral research utilizing a
multidisciplinary approach. Shows how to formulate research questions,
search the literature, select a research design, collect and analyze data,
and draw useful conclusions. Requires a research paper. Credit may be
earned in only one of SOC 280, SOC 280H, or SOC 279. (60-0)
SOC 281W An Introduction to SPSS 1 Sem Hr
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SOC 280, or permission of
instructor. Introduces the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS),
a comprehensive set of statistical tools for many types of data analysis.
Emphasizes the basic procedures, commands, and tools of SPSS. Credit
may be earned in SOC 281 or CPS 108 but not in both. (15-0)
SOC 282HW Seminar in Social Issues - Honors 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: LEVEL 4 READING and LEVEL 2 WRITING and permission
of the Honors Office. An integrated study involving exploration and
development of critical thinking, analysis and problem- solving skills
with an interdisciplinary approach focusing on a selected social issue.
Provides opportunities to engage in independent intellectual inquiry
to foster deeper learning. Same as IHU 282HW and may be taken for
SOC or IHU credit but not both. (45-0)
SOC 290-299 Special Projects in Sociology
SOC 300W Interviewing, Counseling, and the
Helping Relationship
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: ENG 111 or ENG 111A or ENG 111H with a “C” or
better. Establishes beginning social work interviewing and relationship
skills as well as awareness of the use of self in the helping relationship.
Presents specific interviewing strategies for generalist social work
practice. Includes student participation in practice sessions using role
plays, videotapes and self awareness exercises. Provides opportunities
to practice formal and informal writing. Credit may be earned in PSY
300 or SOC 300 but not in both. (45-0)
Spanish
SPA 101 Hispanic Civilizations 2 Sem Hrs
An introduction to some basic concepts concerning educational systems,
religious thought, marriage cystomas, attitudes toward death, role of
man and woman, historical highlights, cultural and natural resources,
and relevant contributions in the area of art, music, literature, foods,
and clothing of the Spanish-speaking world (Europe, the Americas, and
the U.S.A.). Course will be conducted in English. (30- 0)
SPA 105 Conversational Spanish -
Introduction
2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: No previous formal study of Spanish. Designed to emphasize
the acquisition of oral skills. Successful completion of SPA 105 and 106 is
considered equivalent to the successful completion of Spanish One. (30-0)
Delta College 2012-2013
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