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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2015-2016
SO 370 Sociology of Medicine (1)
Investigations of the organization and distribution of health care, and
the influence of social factors on health. A Leadership Studies designated
course. Prerequisite: SO 101 or SO 102. Spring.
SO 373 Urban Sociology (1)
Social organization of the urban community; historical and contemporary
patterns in the structure and growth of the city; cross-national processes of
urbanization and social change. Prerequisite: GCS 100, SO 101, or SO 102.
Fall.
SO 376 Environmental Sociology (1)
Examines environmental issues from a sociological perspective. Emphasis
is placed on human causes of environmental change such as science
and technology, the government and the economy, population and
consumption, and religion and culture; social and environmental
consequences of the relationships between humans and the environment.
Prerequisite: GCS 100, SO 101, SO 102, or UES 150.
SO 380 Sociology of Religion (1)
An examination of the social dimension of religion and analysis of the
dialectic between religion and society. Sociological theories of religion,
religious organizations and behavior, and processes of social change and
secularization are studied. Attention is given to religion in America with
use of comparative and historical material. Prerequisite: SO 101 or SO 102.
Spring.
SO 470 Seminar for Majors (1)
Application of theory to a particular problem area. The product may be a
term paper and/or empirical research. Topics vary according to interests and
needs. The course stresses the ability to communicate ideas orally and in
writing. Prerequisite: SO 304.
SO 499 Senior Project in Sociology (1)
A capstone experience that can be done as an independent project or as
part of a regular Exploration term course. The project requires a substantial
paper that demonstrates a knowledge of sociological concepts and research
methodology. Prerequisite: senior standing. Exploration term.