GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsSOC 213 Sociology of the Family (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090Corequisites: NoneThis course covers the institution of the family andother intimate relationships. Emphasis is placedon mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication,power and conflict, parenthood, diverselifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economicissues. Upon completion, students should be ableto analyze the family as a social institution and thesocial forces which influence its development andchange. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in social/behavioralsciences. This course is also available through theVirtual Learning Community (VLC).SOC 215 Group Processes (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course introduces group processes and dynamics.Emphasis is placed on small group experiences,roles and relationships within groups, communication,cooperation and conflict resolution, and managingdiversity within and among groups. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstratethe knowledge and skills essential to analyze groupinteraction and to work effectively in a group context.This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilityas a premajor and/or elective courserequirement.SOC 220 Social Problems (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an in-depth study of currentsocial problems. Emphasis is placed on causes,consequences, and possible solutions to problemsassociated with families, schools, workplaces, communities,and the environment. Upon completion,students should be able to recognize, define, analyze,and propose solutions to these problems.This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in social/behavioralsciences. This course is also available through theVirtual Learning Community (VLC).SOC 225 Social Diversity (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090Corequisites: NoneThis course provides a comparison of diverse roles,interests, opportunities, contributions, and experiencesin social life. Topics include race, ethnicity,gender, sexual orientation, class, and religion. Uponcompletion, students should be able to analyzehow cultural and ethnic differences evolve and howthey affect personality development, values, andtolerance. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in social/behavioralsciences. This course is also available through theVirtual Learning Community (VLC).SOC 230 Race and Ethnic Relations (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090Corequisites: NoneThis course includes an examination of the variousaspects of race and ethnicity and how these leadto different experiences, opportunities, problems,and contributions. Topics include prejudice, discrimination,perceptions, myths, stereotypes, andintergroup relationships. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to identify and analyze relationshipsamong racial and ethnic groups within the largersociety. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in social/behavioralsciences.SOC 240 Social Psychology (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090Corequisites: NoneThis course examines the influence of culture andsocial groups on individual behavior and personality.Emphasis is placed on the process of socialization,communication, conformity, deviance, interpersonalattraction, intimacy, race and ethnicity, smallgroup experiences, and social movements. Uponcompletion, students should be able to identify andanalyze cultural and social forces that influencethe individual in a society. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement general education core requirement insocial/behavioral sciences.SOC 242 Sociology of Deviance (3-0-0-3)Prerequisites: RED 090Corequisites: NoneThis course provides an overview of deviant behaviorand the processes involved in its definition,causation, prevention, control and treatment. Topicsinclude theories of causation, social control, delinquency,victimization, criminality, the criminal justicesystem, punishment, rehabilitation, and restitution.Upon completion, students should be ableto identify and analyze issues surrounding thenature and development of social responses todeviance. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement fortransferability as a premajor and/or elective courserequirement.251