Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedSpring Term 2013SP - Sociology
SOCI 101 A
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Meeta MehrotraBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of sociology with an emphasis on the study of social groups and how they influence human behavior and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 101 B
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Instructor: Ms. Margaret E. GainesBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of sociology with an emphasis on the study of social groups and how they influence human behavior and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 101 C
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Marit A. BerntsonBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of sociology with an emphasis on the study of social groups and how they influence human behavior and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 101 D
Title: Introduction to Sociology
Instructor: Dr. Meeta MehrotraBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the field of sociology with an emphasis on the study of social groups and how they influence human behavior and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 223 A
Title: Ethics and Medicine
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Comments: SOCI 101 or INQ 260SO OR INQ-260SOG OR INQ-260SOW cross-list w/PHIL 223
Catalog Description: An examination of ethical issues in medicine and the moral principles that might be employed to resolve ethical dilemmas. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 226 A
Title: Intimate/Marital/Fam/Relatship
Instructor: Dr. Kristi L. HoffmanBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An analysis of intimate, marital, and family interaction patterns in contemporary American society, with a focus on the social institutions and structures that shape them. Topics include courtship and dating, cohabitation, selection of long-term partners and issues related to marital and parent-child relationships. Multiple family structures such as nuclear families, egalitarian marriages, gay and lesbian relationships, single parenting, and stepfamilies are examined. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 236 A
Title: Popular Culture
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An analysis of popular culture as a reflection of society, a factor in socialization, and an economic institution. Topics include popular music, television and films, comics and cartoons, and sports and games. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 238 A
Title: Juvenile Delinquency
Instructor: Ms. Diane V. BroganBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Comments: TAKE SOCI-101 OR INQ-260SO OR INQ-260SOG OR INQ-260SOW
Catalog Description: An analysis of the nature and types of juvenile offenses, sociological theories of delinquency and causation, and an examination of the juvenile justice system. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 251 A
Title: Research Methods
Instructor: Dr. Lane M. DestroBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 113
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the research techniques used by sociologists. Attention is given to research design, survey research, sampling, field research, experimental research, and the ethics of research. Understanding the basics of research and mastery of research skills are both emphasized. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 252 A
Title: Data Analysis
Instructor: Dr. Marit A. BerntsonBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the basic skills involved in the descriptive and inferential analysisof social research data, including anintroduction to analysis using computer software.Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 320 A
Title: Education and Society
Instructor: Dr. Kristi L. HoffmanBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Comments: #take SOCI-101; #take 1 courses from department SOCI
Catalog Description: An exploration of social issues related toeducation in the United States from a sociologicalperspective focusing in the social context ofeducational settings, key social-structuralforces, and how social inequality affectsopportunities and experiences in schools.Specific topics include interaction patterns amongteachers and students, academic cheating,harassment and violence, and the influence offamily, community, cultural and politics onschools. (1)
SOCI 326 A
Title: Comparative Corrections
Instructor: Ms. Diane V. BroganBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: TRT 207
Units: 1
Comments: CJUS 211 or POLI 211 or 1 200-level SOCI course or perm.
Catalog Description: An exploration of philosophies, rationales, andmodels of adult corrections. Historical andexisting correctional systems in select countries,e.g., the U.S., Canada, England, France, Japan,Mexico, Sweden, and the former U.S.S.R. will beexamined. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 327 A
Title: Religion and Culture
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Comments: One 200-level SOCI course, or permission of the instructor.
Catalog Description: An examination of the relationship between religion and society. Topics include definitions and theories of religion; analysis of historical and contemporary religious groups; the influence of religion on attitudes and behaviors; and the role of religion in social change. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 334 A
Title: Criminology
Instructor: Dr. Kristi L. HoffmanBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Comments: SOCI 101 and one 200-level SOCI course or permission.
Catalog Description: An analysis of the social causes of crime and criminal behavior with a focus on drug, property, white collar and violent crime. Theoretical explanations of criminal behavior and a critique of selected aspects of the American criminal justice system are discussed. Programs for crime prevention and rehabilitation are examined. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 335 A
Title: Global Population Problems
Instructor: Dr. Daniel SarabiaBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Comments: 1 200-level SOCI course, or ENVI-250, or Permission
Catalog Description: An analysis of population structure and dynamics as influenced by cultural, political, economic, and environmental factors. This course focuses attention to the social determinants of population problems, while exploring their consequences and policy implications for individuals, their societies, and the world. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 353 A
Title: Social Theory
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: TRT 106
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the ideas and important contributions of major sociological theorists to the discipline of sociology. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
SOCI 406 A
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: take soci-353
Catalog Description: A supervised research project or extensive literature review.
SOCI 407 A
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: take soci-353
Catalog Description: A supervised research project or extensive literature review.
SOCI 407 B
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Chad T. MorrisBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: take soci-353
Catalog Description: A supervised research project or extensive literature review.
SOCI 416 A
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 416 B
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Ms. Diane V. BroganBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 416 C
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 416 D
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Dr. Meeta MehrotraBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 416 E
Title: Community Internship
Instructor: Dr. Chad T. MorrisBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Practical experience in a social service agency, correctional facility, health institution, business, or other community setting in which sociology is applied. May not be used to fulfill the 300-level or above requirement for the major or minor.
SOCI 454 B
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Edward J. Hamilton/Dr. Daniel SarabiaBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Comments: SOCI 353 and senior status.
Catalog Description: A capstone course for the sociology major that includes an in-depth review and analysis of major themes within sociology.
SOCI 454 E
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock: E1
Time: M/W 5:45PM-7:15PM
Room: TRT 306
Units: 1
Comments: SOCI 353 and senior status.
Catalog Description: A capstone course for the sociology major that includes an in-depth review and analysis of major themes within sociology.
SOCI 496 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. M. Gilbert DunnBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
SOCI 496 B
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Shannon L. AndersonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
