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SOC 1A:    Introduction to Sociology

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2; CAN: SOC 2
Analysis of the structure and dynamics of human society focusing on the development of culture, the socialization process, group behavior, social inequality, deviance, sexism, racism, and ageism, major social institutions, and human ecology. Emphasizes contemporary American society.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0707 LEC SS214 MOORE M 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A  
2178 LEC AL101 FAUTT M 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0910P  

 

SOC 1B:    Introduction to Sociology: Social Problems

Advisory: Sociology 1A
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2; CAN: SOC 4
Sociology 1B is a course centering on the application of sociological concepts to the analysis of human ecology, social movements, social change, deviance and other selected social problems. Emphasis is placed on the study and analysis of problems in contemporary American society.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0708 LEC CH102 MOORE M 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P  

 

SOC 3:    Sociology of Minorities

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2, F
The study of selected American ethnic/"racial" minorities from a sociohistorical perspective. Focus is on understanding the reasons for, and the solutions to, problems relating to majority/ minority relations.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0709 LEC SS210 VILLARREAL A 3.0 TuTh 0230P - 0355P  

 

SOC 4:    Sociology of Women and Men

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D0, D4; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: D2
Analysis of the nature of women's and men's traditional and changing roles in society including development of women's and men's potential, relationships in marriage, influence of mass media, employment practices, legal provisions and women's and men's liberation.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
2179 LEC SS205 FAUTT M 3.0 M 0600P - 0910P  

 

SOC 10:    Mass Media and Society

Advisory: English 250, English 260
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2, D0; IGETC: 4J; GAV-GE: C2, D2
This course helps us understand the 20th century revolution in mass media by focusing on the history, economics and social impact of the newspaper, book publishing, magazine, film, television, public relations, advertising and music industries. We will study audience, propaganda and mass communication theory; we will discuss new technology, ethnic media in the U.S., ethical issues and attempts to regulate or control the media. Honors students will complete more in-depth analysis of media issues, and will finish a media-related research project. This course is also listed as JOUR 10. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0748 LEC AR103 GUERRAZZI D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A 25

 

SOC 21:    Marriage and the Family

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: E2; GAV-GE: E2
Survey of information on preparation for marriage, including dating, courtship, engagement, mate selection, adjustment and parenthood. Time will also be spent on the study of families and how they function.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0710 LEC SS210 HINN G 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P