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Illustrates the evolution of cultural practices of indigenous people as processes of adaptation with the contemporary world as they relate to the Oklahoma Ottawa.

Focuses on intergroup and intragroup experiences of various ethnic populations within the United States. Includes impact of integration, discrimination, prejudice, and social dynamics of conflict and assimilation to various groups. CROSS LISTED WITH EDU 30634. Prerequisite: SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

Inter-disciplinary approach draws upon the scientific expertise of anthropologists, biologists, medical researchers, sociologists, social workers, and psychologists and the contributions of these fields to the study of human sexuality. Interest in this topic is based on the fact that sexual behavior reflects our biological capabilities, our psychological characteristics and social and cultural influences. Covers core topics in the field of human sexuality including anatomy, physiology, arousal and response, gender roles, attraction, love, intimate relationships, sexual communication, sexual techniques, sexual orientation, conception, birth control, prenatal development, childbirth, sexual behavior across the life-span, sexual dysfunction and therapy, sexually transmitted diseases, atypical variations in sexual behavior, sexual coercion and commercial sex. Focuses on critical thinking as a tool for learning and taking action through diverse literature in the field of study. In addition, addresses gender roles, sexual attitudes, sexual behaviors, sexual health, and sexually responsible decision-making.

Analysis of processes of social change at various levels of society. Covers application of sociological theory regarding cause, manifestation and consequence of change agents.

Review of basic research methods focusing on the conceptual basis of experimentation. Includes basis design components such as control, sampling, data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology, MAT 32044 Statistics.

Course reviews the written and material record of continuous settlement in the Orkney Islands, dating back 5000 years. Topics include a select review of archeologoical evidence for Neolithic and Bronze Age sites as well as the contemporary socio-cultural structure of the Islands from a literary and anthropological perspective. Crosslisted with ENG 34000 and LAS 34000.

Designed around special theories, practices, or interests of an individual or group.