2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

SO 295 Special Topics in Sociology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: SO 101 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Topic varies with the area of specialization of the faculty member teaching the course. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

SO 263 Criminology 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: SO 101 or SO 113 or CJ 110 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course explores the nature, extent, causes and methods of treatment and prevention of crime. Emphasis is on the theories and methods of studying crime and criminal behavior as a social phenomena.

Notes:

Cross-listed with CJ 263.

SO 232 Sociology of Family and Intimate Relationships 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: SO 101 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

Examination of social changes that have affected family relations in western culture and the multifaceted effects of these changes and the social significance of these changes in a complex social order. Also explores many of the issues and problems confronting contemporary families.

SO 208 Methods of Social Research I 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: SO 101 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis (QUAR)
  • Mathematics Competency University Requirement (MATH)

Introduction to techniques of data analysis for social research. Applied uses of descriptive and inferential statistics are emphasized. Computers and statistical software are used as part of the instruction process.

Notes:

Cross listed as SW 208.

SO 113 Social Problems 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

Survey of the major social problems in contemporary American society including urban problems, population, environment, power, family, health care, work and leisure, aging, poverty, race and ethnic relations, sex roles, war, deviant behavior, drugs and alcohol, social movements, crime and delinquency, and others.

SO 101 Introductory Sociology 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

A study of social organization, culture and social interaction with particular emphasis on American society. The sociological approach is developed through such concepts as status and role, social stratification, socialization and social change. This approach is used to study crime, population, family, religion, education and other areas.

SN 498 Directed Study in Spanish 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On Demand
• Prerequisites: Instructor and department head permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A directed study course designed to meet a specific academic requirement of the student who is unable to earn the credit during regularly scheduled course offerings. The student and professor agree to the specific topic and requirements needed to earn the credit.

SN 495 Special Topics in Spanish 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: SN 301 or SN 302 or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This is an experimental course based on linguistics, cultures, authors, genres or literary periods not covered in other regularly approved Spanish courses.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

SN 429 Spanish American Literature Since 1900 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department.
• Prerequisites: SN 301 or SN 302 or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students examine 20th and 21st century works They will learn about historical, political, economic, social and cultural contexts of societies that produced the texts and will improve their abilities to critically read and analyze literary works.

SN 428 Spanish Literature Since 1900 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: SN 301 or SN 302 or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students examine 20th and 21st century works from Spain. They will learn about historical, political, economic, social and cultural contexts of societies that produced the texts and will improve their abilities to critically read and analyze literary works.