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  • SOC 3430: Medicine & Healthcare in Socie

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Utilizes the Sociological perspective to explore the Institution of Medicine and the Medical Healthcare Delivery System; its function as a social institution and its capability, accessibility, and the related issues of providing Healthcare. The various organizational system structures, and their economic and political dimensions are also examined. Further emphasis is placed on the various professional roles, supporting roles, and patient behaviors. Additional focus is placed upon selected international comparisons, as well as medical research, ethical considerations, and international health issues.
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  • SOC 3500: Sociological Theories

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    An overview of classical and contemporary sociological theories. Includes the the classical theory "canon" (Marx, Weber, and Durkheim) which forms the groundwork for sociological thinking and sociology as a discipline. Contemporary theories include the macro theories of structural functionalism and conflict theory and the micro level, interactional theories of everyday life. Course also introduces theorizing on gender and race-ethnicity as well as ideas from the postmodern and globalization theorists. Prerequisite:    SOC 1010 and SOC 1020
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  • SOC 3600: Social Statistics

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques and the presentation of results. Prerequisite:    MATH 1010 and MATH 1030 and MATH 1035 and MATH 1040 and MATH 1050 and MATH 1060 and MATH 1080
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  • SOC 3660: Sociological Research

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Examines the scientific foundations of Sociology and methods of Sociological Research. Prerequisite:    SOC 101 and SOC 1010 and SOC 102 and SOC 1020 and SOC 1030
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  • SOC 3840: Cities and Urban Life

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    In-depth analysis of the urbanization, modernization, and development of the system of cities. The relationship between cities and culture, mental illness, and social problems are examined.
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  • SOC 3850: Race & Ethnicity

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Examines the social construction of race and ethnicity and the conditions of racial and ethnic groups in the United States and globally, based on statistical and ethnographic data. Includes a survey of theories of the origins, causes, and dynamics of ethnic and race relations.
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  • SOC 4050: Soc of Work& Organizations

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Work and organizations are two prominent features in modern societies. Our occupations in the organizations are our social identities for most of the individuals. Success or failure at work in the organizations reflects individual performance, but also influenced by coworkers, social interaction, set of skills, values, and bureaucratic structures of organizations. Many aspects of working life in organizations are also shaped by the structure of a society, such as age composition, racial, ethnic, gender and class division; and the distribution of power and authority in organizations. Technology and even social networking impact how work is done and how to and who get a job. This course will make these connections between micro and macro factors of work and organizations. Prerequisite:    SOC 1010
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  • SOC 4220: Life in a Consumer Society

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    Examination of consumption, consumerism, and the increasing commercialization of contemporary life. Students study the history of consumerism and advertising; explore how consumer culture influences their own consumption choices; and analyze the relationship between consumerism and social inequality.
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  • SOC 4270: Law & Society

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    A study of the interchange between law and society, where society creates the law, yet law regulates society. Prerequisite:    SOC 101 and SOC 1010 and SOC 102 and SOC 1020 and SOC 1030
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  • SOC 4300: Qualitative Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Weber State University

    This course provides students with a practical introduction to qualitative research methods, focusing on ethnography, interviewing, and content analysis. Framing qualitative research in the context of contemporary theory and ethical concerns, it provides hands-on exposure to qualitative research's unique logic, design, practice, analysis, and writing in a variety of research and applied contexts.
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