2013-2014 Course Catalog - PDF Format - Flagler College

Courses of Instruction 313
which cities are organized, (3) the interaction between people who live in cities,
(4) the way in which cities affect regions and nations, and (5) the different social
problems created by urbanization and urbanism.
SOC 440 – Sociology Selected Topics (3)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or Permission of Instructor. Advanced seminar
investigating specialized topics in sociology or topics not covered in other
sociology courses.
SOC 441 – Criminology Selected Topics (3)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or Permission of Instructor. Advanced seminar investigating
specialized topics in criminology or topics not covered in other criminology.
SOC 448 – Environmental Sociology (3)
Prerequisites: SOC 101. A study of the relationship between human societies
and the natural environment. Particular attention is given to the impact of social
norms and values on the overuse of natural resources, habitat destruction,
pollution, and other environmentally unsustainable behavior.
SOC 462 – Victimology (3)
This course provides a historical as well
victims is essential in examining the role of victimology in today’s criminal justice
system. As a result, two important themes will emerge. These themes include the
effects of victimization as well as the remedies accessible to the victims.
SOC 468 – Social Aspects of Terrorism (3)
This course is designed to examine
terrorism as a social phenomenon. Topics will include typologies and theories
relevant to historical and contemporary terrorism. Network analysis, group
dynamics, ideologies, and individual predispositions will be evaluated in an
effort to understand the manifestation of terrorist violence.
SOC 470 – Senior Seminar in Sociology (3)
Instructor. This research practicum is the required capstone course for Sociology
majors. Students are expected to draw on their knowledge of sociology acquired
during their academic careers to develop and carry out independent research
projects. Students will develop research projects requiring problem formulation,
reviews of previous research, and writing a formal research proposal or research
article. Offered in the fall semester.
SOC 477 – Research Assistant (1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. An opportunity to work under the direct
supervision of department faculty who are currently conducting research. Activities may