Social Science Elective Archives - º£½ÇÂÒÂ× /academic-area/social-science-elective/ º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:08:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/10/favicon1.ico Social Science Elective Archives - º£½ÇÂÒÂ× /academic-area/social-science-elective/ 32 32 Psychobiology /course/psychobiology/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:53:00 +0000 /?post_type=gb_course&p=30143 This course is an introduction to the questions addressed by scientists who aim to understand the biological basis of behavior. Students will be introduced to this dynamic field, which investigates […]

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]]> This course is an introduction to the questions addressed by scientists who aim to understand the biological basis of behavior. Students will be introduced to this dynamic field, which investigates the brain, its structure and function, and the ways in which the brain drives behaviors. Topics covered within the course include behavioral genetics, evolutionary psychology, neuroanatomy, physiological perspectives of sensory perception, learning and memory, sleep and dreaming, drug addiction, emotion, human sexuality, and biological bases of psychiatric disorders.
Prerequisite: PSYC110G and successful completion of HS Biology, or instructor permission. Fulfills Lab Science or Social Science requirement.
Spring semester.

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]]> Introduction to Gender Studies /course/introduction-to-gender-studies/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:28:39 +0000 /?post_type=gb_course&p=29129 This course will provide an introduction to the concepts and principles of gender and identity. Within an anthropological perspective, the gendered issues of culture and ideology, socialization, family and intimate […]

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]]> This course will provide an introduction to the concepts and principles of gender and identity. Within an anthropological perspective, the gendered issues of culture and ideology, socialization, family and intimate relationships, education, work, and health are discussed. Gender discrimination and changing roles will also be examined through the context of the major themes.

Fall semester

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]]> Counseling Theory and Interpersonal Communication /course/counseling-theory-and-communication/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:14:55 +0000 /?post_type=gb_course&p=27170 This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of counseling psychology as aprofession. Information is provided about the basic educational, historical, philosophical andpsychological foundations of counseling as […]

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]]> This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of counseling psychology as a
profession. Information is provided about the basic educational, historical, philosophical and
psychological foundations of counseling as well as specific traits and skills of professional counselors.
Several broad theoretical perspectives will be studied and applied in role-play situations. Prerequisite:
ENGL110G/111G (may be co-requisite) or placement into ENGL110G/111G and PSYC110G

Fall/Spring Semesters

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]]> Politics and Society /course/politics-and-society/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:48:59 +0000 /?post_type=gb_course&p=9434 This course is an introduction to Political theory and philosophies, from the classical and medieval periods to modern times. Students will examine the development of the philosophies through history, with […]

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]]> This course is an introduction to Political theory and philosophies, from the classical and medieval periods to modern times. Students will examine the development of the philosophies through history, with an emphasis on how those philosophies impact shape the way people behave and interpret their societies. Students will also explore how the ideas act as responses to the predecessors and introduce new variations and interpretations. This will provide context for discussions of modern political philosophies and institutions during the latter part of the course.

Fall Semester

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]]> Societal Approaches to Health Care Systems /course/societal-approaches-to-health-care-systems/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:45:16 +0000 /?post_type=gb_course&p=9237 Today’s health care providers must not only be competent in the skills required by their role in health care delivery role; they must also understand and function adaptively in the […]

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]]> Today’s health care providers must not only be competent in the skills required by their role in health care delivery role; they must also understand and function adaptively in the complex system(s) within which they work. A large proportion of health-related decisions are made not by the patient and/or care provider, but by legislators, insurers, institutions, and others who lack the information available from those delivering direct and indirect health care. Care providers need a background in public policy and the U.S. health care system in order to understand how it has evolved, how it affects health care delivery, and how to influence its future course. Prerequisite: College level reading and writing.

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]]> The United States in the World /course/the-united-states-in-the-world/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:20:18 +0000 /?post_type=gb_course&p=9235 This course is an introduction to the Political Science subfield: US Foreign Relations. Students will examine objectives and outcomes of major American foreign policy actions throughout its history. This will […]

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]]> This course is an introduction to the Political Science subfield: US Foreign Relations. Students will examine objectives and outcomes of major American foreign policy actions throughout its history. This will provide context for modern US foreign policy decisions, which will be the focus in the latter part of the semester. Spring Semester

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]]> Victim Rights & Advocacy /course/victim-rights-advocacy/ Fri, 15 May 2020 13:06:39 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=gb_course&p=7123 This course is designed to introduce students to the rights of crime victims and their advocacy in the criminal justice system. The course examines police, courts, advocates, and the media […]

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]]> This course is designed to introduce students to the rights of crime victims and their advocacy in the criminal justice system. The course examines police, courts, advocates, and the media and their relationships with the crime victim. The course will examine the role of victims in the criminal justice process, understand the complexities of victim-offender relationships and understand how we respond to victims. Specific categories of crime victims are studied, including sexual assault victims, domestic violence, stalking victims, hate crime victims, workplace and school violence victims, and child and elderly victims.

Spring semester

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]]> Introduction to Ethnography: The World of Work /course/introduction-to-ethnography-the-world-of-work/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:54 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/introduction-to-ethnography-the-world-of-work/ Ethnography of Work introduces students to anthropological perspectives and social science research methods as they investigate a range of careers. The course approaches work as a cultural system invested with […]

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]]> Ethnography of Work introduces students to anthropological perspectives and social science research methods as they investigate a range of careers. The course approaches work as a cultural system invested with meanings, norms, values, customs, behavioral expectations, and social hierarchies. Through ethnographic techniques, students evaluate the myths and stereotypes about work, as well as gain insight into how and why work matters to individuals. Work life is examined in the context of contemporary dynamics of disruption, uncertainty, innovation, and diversity. Assignments encourage students to draw connections between the Self and work so they are prepared to make informed decisions about majors and career paths. This course is a requirement for all students in the liberal arts program who have not selected a concentration or major.  (This course also fulfills a Social Science elective.)

All semesters

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]]> Introduction to Social Work /course/introduction-to-social-work/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:54 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/introduction-to-social-work/ This course will introduce students to the profession of social work within the context of the social welfare system. It will provide an overview of an integrative approach to generalist […]

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]]> This course will introduce students to the profession of social work within the context of the social welfare system. It will provide an overview of an integrative approach to generalist social work practice, which emphasizes intervention on individual, environmental and societal levels.

Fall/Summer semesters

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]]> Social Welfare & Policy /course/social-welfare-policy/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:08:54 +0000 https://live-great-bay-wp.pantheonsite.io/course/social-welfare-policy/ This course examines the values and norms that underlie social welfare services; the historical roots of current approaches to social services; the overt and covert functions of social welfare; and […]

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]]> This course examines the values and norms that underlie social welfare services; the historical roots of current approaches to social services; the overt and covert functions of social welfare; and the political, social, cultural and economic forces that shape social welfare policy and services in the United States. Throughout the course, the parallel historical development of the profession of social work, including ways in which it responded to the demands of social problems across key periods of social welfare policy transformation will be considered. Students will also gain an understanding of the interrelated nature of global events and domestic social policy as it affects individuals and families across diverse practice settings. Spring semester

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