ANTH 1020 Introduction To Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

A survey of the varied aspects of anthropology, including cultural anthropology, prehistory, physical anthropology and linguistics. (not for major credit)

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, OT36 Social Science

ANTH 2000 Proseminar In Anthropology I

[1 credit hour]

Students are introduced to the academic and professional nature of Anthropology. Topics covered include professional socialization, honor theses, portfolio construction, preparation for graduate studies, and career development.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 2020 Introduction To Archaeology

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to the history, methods and techniques of archaeology and how the discipline of archaeology is related to anthropology, ethnohistory, history and geology.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Core Social Sciences, OT36 Social Science

ANTH 2100 Human Society Through Film

[3 credit hours]

An introduction through the use of ethnographic film to various aspects of non-western culture and the development of the use of film in anthropology.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ANTH 2700 Human Evolution

[3 credit hours]

A survey of the human species in time, place and culture and the investigation of the factors underlying human biological variation.

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences

ANTH 2750 World Archaeology

[3 credit hours]

A survey of the processes of cultural development from the lower Pleistocene to development of writing.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

Core Social Sciences, OT36 Social Science

ANTH 2800 Cultural Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to culture patterns and processes and their relationship to human society and language.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural Non-US Diversity, OT36 Social Science

ANTH 2900 African American Culture

[3 credit hours]

A survey of the socio-historical and cultural factors of African Americans in the U.S.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural US Diversity, OT36 Social Science

ANTH 2980 Topics in Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

Examination of Special Topics in Anthropology. May be rpeated on different topics.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 3000 Environmental Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

A study of the functional interrelationships of humans and their biophysical environment in cross cultural perspective, with special emphasis on non-western cultures.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 3020 Ohio Prehistory

[3 credit hours]

A study of the prehistoric peoples in Ohio from the end of the Ice Age to the arrival of the Europeans.

ANTH 3330 Food, Health, Society

[3 credit hours]

This course deals with multi-cultural dietary patterns through time and space, as well as cross-cultural influences on health and disease.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ANTH 3800 Ecotourism: Studies of the Africana World

[3 credit hours]

Introduce students to the field of ecotourism studies and specific challenges of community development and sustainability. The course covers ecotoursim in the Africana world of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 3850 Peoples Of World: An Evolutionary Approach

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to the socioeconomic activities in societies of varying sociocultural complexity.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ANTH 3900 North American Archaeology

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on the history of North America as known from the archaeological record; from the peopling of North America through early historical contexts.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural US Diversity

ANTH 3920 Indians Of North America

[3 credit hours]

A survey of North America Indians from prehistoric times to the present.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural US Diversity

ANTH 3940 Peoples Of Subsaharan Africa

[3 credit hours]

The cultures and societies of the Subsaharan peoples of Africa.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2800 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ANTH 4000 Proseminar In Anthropology II

[2 credit hours]

Discussion among faculty and students devoted to the study of Anthropology with a special focus on the development of a professional protfolio for graduate work or career.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2000 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 4200 History and Theory in Anthropology-WAC

[3 credit hours]

This course acquaints students with various schools of anthropological theory, stressing the influence of traditional approaches on contemporary thought and the impact of historical context on the development of theory.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2800 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 4300 Cultural Resource Management - WAC

[3 credit hours]

Course explores the history, theory, and contemporary issues behind the historic preservation movement and emergence of Cultural Resource Management in the United States; topics engaged include legislation, federal and state programs, the national register, regional planning, and research orientations.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 4440 People, Population, and Society: Demographic Analysis

[3 credit hours]

Methods of population analysis, including examination and evaluation of data sources.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

ANTH 4450 Exploring the City

[3 credit hours]

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to life in cities around the world, with emphasis on the ethnographic exploration of how power, cultural difference, and social inequality in cities are produced and experienced.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

ANTH 4510 Field Methods in Archaeology

[6 credit hours]

Methods of excavation and recovery of archaeological data. Field school conducted during excavation of a prehistoric site in the Toledo area.

ANTH 4520 Laboratory Methods In Archaeology

[3 credit hours]

Instruction in the methods and techniques employed by the archaeologist to analyze cultural material recovered in the field.

Term Offered: Fall

ANTH 4530 Qualitative Approaches in Social Science Research

[3 credit hours]

This course examines qualitative methods used in social science research. Focusing on ethnographic and qualitative methods, the course provides students the skills necessary to design and conduct qualitative research studies.

ANTH 4760 Medical Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

An examination of the biocultural nature of health and illness, with special emphasis on changing patterns of disease in non-western societies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ANTH 4790 Human Osteology

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on human skeletal anatomy and bone morphology using an evolutionary and biocultural perspective. Students are introduced to skeletal elements, their major landmarks, and methods for analyzing materials and assessing variation.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2700 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring

ANTH 4820 Anthropology Of Religion

[3 credit hours]

A cross-cultural approach to the description and analyses of magical and religious beliefs and practices in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Indigenous North America.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2800 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

ANTH 4860 The Irish-American Experience

[3 credit hours]

A survey of the sociohistorical and cultural factors related to the immigration and adaptation of the Irish in America.

Term Offered: Spring

Multicultural US Diversity

ANTH 4910 Independent Research In Anthropology

[1-3 credit hours]

Supervised independent research in anthropology.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 4920 Directed Readings In Anthropology

[1-3 credit hours]

Designed for those wishing to continue course work in greater depth or seeking contact with unlisted subject areas. Written proposal and consent required.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 4940 Internship in Anthropology

[1-6 credit hours]

This course provides students supervised field placement related to the field of anthropology. Qualified students will work in approved organizations, such as museums, parks, research libraries, government agencies, community organizations, businesses, schools, etc.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 4960 Honors Thesis

[3-6 credit hours]

The student completes a thesis under the direction and guidance of their faculty adviser.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

ANTH 4980 Problems In Anthropology

[3 credit hours]

Courses on varied anthropological specialties. May be repeated in different specialty areas such as religion, ethnohistory, ethnic conflict and area courses.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 1010 Introduction To Sociology

[3 credit hours]

(not for major credit) Sociological topics regarding social behavior, institutional dynamics and social change are examined, and the principles and basic concepts used by sociologists are taught.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, OT36 Social Science

SOC 1020 Social Problems

[3 credit hours]

(Not for major credit) Introduces students to the sociological perspective through the analysis of various social problems including inequality, population, environment, workplace and deviant behavior.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, OT36 Social Science

SOC 2000 Proseminar In Sociology I

[1 credit hour]

Students are introduced to the academic and professional nature of Sociology. Topics covered include professional socialization, honor theses, portfolio construction, preparation for graduate studies, and career development.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 2150 The Family and Society

[3 credit hours]

Examines evolving family structures, focusing on the impact that cultural, political, and social factors have on private personal relationships and the public social institution of the family.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 2410 Communities - Writing Across the Curriculum

[3 credit hours]

Examination of various forms and definitions of community with special focus on what the conceptualization of community means for how community issues are identified and addressed.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences

SOC 2500 Women's Roles: A Global Perspective

[3 credit hours]

The course focuses on the current and evolving social, economic and political status of women in the United States and selected non-Western societies. For both men and women students.

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural Non-US Diversity, OT36 Social Science

SOC 2640 Race, Class, And Gender

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to the study of race, class and gender as factors in American stratification.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural US Diversity, OT36 Social Science

SOC 2660 Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the United States

[3 credit hours]

This course is a sociological exploration of American racial and ethnic groups. Emphasis is placed on the social construction of race and ethnicity and patterns of intergroup interactions. The historical experiences of selected groups are examined with emphasis on structural inequalities.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural US Diversity

SOC 2750 Sociology Of Sport

[3 credit hours]

This course examines sport as a microcosm of our society, exploring many sociological issues (socialization, social institutions, and inequality) within the framework of sport that exist in society as whole.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences

SOC 2900 African American Culture

[3 credit hours]

A survey of the sociohistorical and cultural factors related to the African American experience in the United States.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

Core Social Sciences, Multicultural US Diversity, OT36 Social Science

SOC 2980 Special Topics

[3 credit hours]

Examination of a special topical area in sociology. May be repeated on different topics.

SOC 3270 Social Research Methods

[3 credit hours]

Introduction to procedures used in the various phases of sociological research.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 3290 Social Statistics

[3 credit hours]

Study of major statistical procedures and techniques in sociology.

Prerequisites: MATH 1180 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1200 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1210 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1320 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1330 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1340 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1730 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1750 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1830 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 1850 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 2450 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 2600 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 2640 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 3640 Social Inequality

[3 credit hours]

This course examines the bases, varieties and consequences of systems of inequality, including the development of and changes in inequality patterns in the US and other societies.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 3800 Social Psychology

[3 credit hours]

An introduction to theory and research concerning social influences on the experience and behavior of individuals. Includes interaction patterns, interpersonal and intergroup relations.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 3890 Ecotourism: Studies of the Africana World

[3 credit hours]

Introduce students to the field of ecotourism studies and specific challenges of community development and sustainability. The course covers ecotoursim in the Africana world of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4000 Proseminar In Sociology II

[2 credit hours]

Discussion among faculty and students devoted to the study of Sociology with a special focus on the development of a professional portfolio for graduate work or career.

Prerequisites: SOC 2000 with a minimum grade of D-

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4040 Classical Theory

[3 credit hours]

Foundations of social theory including works by Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Simmel as well as other classical theorists.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4100 Community Organizing and Development

[3 credit hours]

This course focuses on attempt of communities to regain power and wealth lost through urban disinvestment occurring since World War II. The course will involve numerous practical workshops to learn how to do community organizing and community development and will include information on Toledo case studies.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4160 Health And Gender

[3 credit hours]

An examination of sex and gender as a predisposing factor of health status, health behavior, health care delivery, and the structure and posture of health care professionals.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 4180 Medical Sociology

[3 credit hours]

An analysis of the sociocultural factors in health and illness, and in medical and paramedical services, and in the field of health practice as a social institution.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4340 Population And Society

[3 credit hours]

Examination of the interaction among variables of population (fertility, mortality and migration) and other aspects of societal organization.

Term Offered: Fall

SOC 4440 People, Population, and Society: Demographic Analysis

[3 credit hours]

Methods of population analysis, including examination and evaluation of data sources.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer

SOC 4450 Exploring the City

[3 credit hours]

Examination of how cities are organized with special attention to economic, political, racial/ethnic, and sex/gender dynamics.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4530 Qualitative Approaches in Social Science Research

[3 credit hours]

This course examines qualitative methods used in social science research. Focusing on ethnographic and qualitative methods, the course provides students the skills necessary to design and conduct qualitative research studies.

SOC 4560 Fieldwork in the Community

[6 credit hours]

This course involves the student in meaningful social research at the community level. The student is introduced to methods in fieldwork in the social sciences.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 4610 Sociology Of Organizations

[3 credit hours]

Study of the structures, functions, and processes of various types of organizations. Topics include bureaucracy, organizational leadership and management, and organizational culture.

Term Offered: Spring

SOC 4710 Criminology

[3 credit hours]

Crime and criminal behavior: nature, types and extent of crime, societal reactions; problems in research and theory, prevention, control and treatment.

Term Offered: Summer

SOC 4720 Deviant Behavior

[3 credit hours]

Study and analysis of the nature, meaning and process of deviant behavior in terms of social norms, control and societal reaction.

Term Offered: Summer, Fall

SOC 4760 Juvenile Delinquency

[3 credit hours]

Delinquency and delinquent behavior, including definitions, extent, process, types and causes; methods of prevention, protective control and treatment; institutional and non-institutional facilities and services.

SOC 4810 Gender In Cross-Cultural Perspective

[3 credit hours]

Analysis of gender stratification and its impact on culture in various nations and across ethnic groups in the United States.

Multicultural Non-US Diversity

SOC 4830 Social Movements

[3 credit hours]

This course analyzes how and why social protest movements form, and how and why they succeed or fail. Attention will be given to post-World War II social movements, including current examples.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4840 Globalization

[3 credit hours]

This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying globalization – increased integration and interdependence between nations. We will start by looking at the historical context of globalization, showing this process is not necessarily something new. From there we will focus on four dimensions of globalization: economic, political, demographic, and cultural. We also will stress the interconnectedness of these dimensions. We conclude by looking at reactions and resistance to globalization, including terrorism and nationalism.

Term Offered: Spring

SOC 4910 Directed Research In Sociology

[1-3 credit hours]

Student-selected research topic under the supervision of a sociology faculty member. Permission to enroll is contingent on the instructor's acceptance of the student's research proposal.

Prerequisites: SOC 3270 with a minimum grade of D-

SOC 4920 Directed Readings In Sociology

[1-3 credit hours]

Written proposal required. May be repeated for additional credit. For majors wishing to continue course work in greater depth or seeking contact with unlisted subject areas.

Term Offered: Spring, Fall

SOC 4940 Internship in Sociology

[3 credit hours]

SOC 4960 Honors Thesis

[3-6 credit hours]

SOC 4980 Special Topics In Sociology

[3 credit hours]

Sociological examination of a developing and/or important social issue or sociological topic. May be repeated for different specialized topics.

Term Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall

SOC 4990 Independent Study-Sociology

[1-3 credit hours]