Download Social Science Elective Courses

Area E: Social Science Elective Courses
ANTH1102: Introductory Anthropology
A general survey of the biological and cultural origins and development of human beings and their societies. Based on archaeology, biological
anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics, this course emphasizes human adaption through biological and cultural evolution.
ANTH2011: Cultural Anthropology
Emphasizes and illustrates the role of culture as a major systematic determinant of human behavior and social life. Examines examples from both
modern and traditional societies.
GEOG1111: World Geography
A study of the world and its topography, political divisions, cultural development, cultural spheres, and climatic regions; as well as cartography,
geology, physics, and astronomy, as they pertain to the earth.
HIST1111: Pre-Modern World Civilization
A survey of world history to early modern times. The course will examine the political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of various civilizations
from ancient times to the Renaissance.
HIST1112: Modern World Civilization
A survey of world history from early modern times to present. An examination of the development of world civilization from the beginnings of
European colonization to the present, including events, trends, institutions, and ideas that have had global impact.
HIST2111: United State to 1877
A survey of American history to the post-Civil War period. A satisfactory grade will exempt a student from the requirement of passing before
graduation an examination on the history of the United States and the history of Georgia.
HIST2112: United State since 1877
A survey of the United States from the post-Civil War period to the present. A satisfactory grade will exempt a student from the requirement of
passing before graduation an examination on the history of the United States and the history of the United States and the history of Georgia.
PHIL 2010: Introduction to Philosophy
A critical analysis of the emergence of philosophy and its attempt to explain the meaningfulness of human experience in the world from ancient and
modern. A grade of C or better is required for all majors and/or minors in Political Science. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or permission of the instructor.
POLS 2401: Introduction to Global Issues
A course that focuses on major global issues and problems. Prerequisite: POLS 1101, grade C or better.
PSYC1101: Introduction to General Psychology
An introduction to the full breadth of the science and practice of psychology including such topics as research methodology, sensation and
perception, states of consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, emotion and motivation, life space development, personality, deviance, therapy,
and social psychology.
PSYC1103: Introduction to the Behavioral and Social Sciences
An interdisciplinary introduction to methods and concepts in the behavioral and social sciences of anthropology, economics, psychology, sociology
and others. Emphasis is placed on integrating the perspectives of different disciplines in understanding and explaining human behavior and social
order. (Cross-listed by participating departments.)
PSYC2150: Introduction to Human Diversity
An examination of a variety of gender, age, racial, ethnic, and cultural issues from a psychological and, to a lesser extent, biological perspective,
especially as these influence individual development. Emphasis will be placed on historical trends, communication, critical thinking, and healthy
functioning in an increasingly diverse world.
SOCI1101: Introduction to Sociology
Introduces students to the major concepts, methods, theories, and findings in society-the study of human interaction in groups and organizations as
well as the nature of our society and its major social institutions.
SOCI1103: Introduction to the Behavioral and Social Sciences
An interdisciplinary introduction to methods and concepts in the behavioral and social sciences of anthropology, economics, psychology, sociology
and others. Emphasis is placed on integrating the perspectives of different disciplines in understanding and explaining human behavior and social
order. (Cross-listed by participating departments.)
SOCI1160: Social Problem Analysis
Analytical and critical approach to the study of contemporary social problems. Prerequisite:SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1103/PSYC 1103
SOCI2241: Multiculturalism in Modern Society
Introduces students to the social construction of contemporary societies. Focuses on social realities constructed over gender, class, race, national
origin, religion, language, and sexuality. Prerequisites: SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1103/PSYC 1103.