DESCRIPTIONS ISS 3262 Utopias: A Quest for Social Reform and Political Ideals. Credits: 3 A study of various types of utopias throughout histo- ry which will give students an opportunity to study, analyze, and discuss the concepts underlying them. Emphasis upon study of the political, economic and sociological organization of each of the planned com- munities. GRADUATE COURSES Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1992-93 Scanzoni, J.H., Chair; Akers, R.L.; Beeghley, L.; Berardo, F.M.; Bock, E.W.; Feagin, J.R.; Ford, R.S.; Frazier, C.E.; Gorman, B.L.; Gubrium, J.F.; Henretta, J.C.; Hollinger, R.C.; La Greca, A.J.; Lanza-Kaduce, L.M.; Lee, G.R.; Marsiglio, W.; Radelet, M.L.; Richards, P.J.; Robbins, C.L.; Seccombe, K.M.; Shehan, C.; Streib, G.F.; Vandiver, J.S.; Vera, H.; Wood, C.H.; Zsembik, B. Joint and affiliate appointments: Beaulieu, L.; Berardo, D.; Bishop, D.; Coward, R.T.; Crandall, L.; Damico, S.; Duncan, P.; Dwyer, J.; Hackett, D.G.; Hilker, M.G.; Israel, G.O.; McCoy, T.L.; Miller, M.K.; Smith, S.; Soares, G.A.D.; Sorenson, A.A.; White, M. Undergraduate Coordinator: P. Richards Graduate Coordinator: R. Akers Office: Turlington 3219 (392-0265) ADMISSION TO THE MAJOR: The Sociology major is a limited access degree; a GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. THE MAJOR: A sociology major requires 30 semester hours of course work in sociology, including required courses: SYG 2000, SYA 4300, and SYA 4110. The 30 hours of course work must be completed with a grade of "C" or better, and at least 15 credit hours must be completed at the University of Florida. Additional sociology courses to complete the 30 hours minimum may be selected by students to match their interests in different substantive career areas. At least 24 semester hours of sociology credit must be in courses numbered 3000 or higher. Additionally, STA 3122 is required (STA 3023 may substitute). . All sociology majors and those considering soci- ology as a major are encouraged to consult with departmental advisers; for information go to Turlington 3219. HONORS: Sociology majors who seek to gradu- ate with honors must contact the Sociology Undergraduate Coordinator at least one semester prior to the semester in which they graduate. Summer graduates must notify the Coordinator in the preced- ing Fall semester. To graduate "with honors," a sociology major must attain a 3.5 overall upper division average. A stu- dent may graduate with "high honors" or "highest honors" in one of two ways. 1) A student may complete one 6000 or 7000 level seminar in Sociology with a grade of "B" or better, and submit a paper that will be approved by a faculty supervisor and the honors coor- dinator. 2) A student may complete a senior honors thesis or project (while registered for SYA 4931) under the supervision of a member of the Sociology faculty. In either case, the faculty supervisor and Undergraduate Coordinator will evaluate the student's work and rec- ommend the student for high or highest honors. THE MINOR: Students may minor in sociology by completing 15 hours of course work in sociology with a grade of "C" or better. A minimum of 9 hours must be taken at the University of Florida. The only required course is SYG 2000, Principles of Sociology. At least 9 hours must be at the 3000 level or above and students may not take both SYG 2430 and SYG 3010. Courses with a number of "4905" may not be applied to the minor. OVERSEAS STUDY: Students interested in study abroad should consult with a department advis- er or the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Tigert. GENERAL EDUCATION: The courses in Sociology which meet General Education requirements are meant to provide the broad understanding of social structure, social process, and social problems which is essential for a well-rounded liberal arts and sciences education. Those courses marked S satisfy requirements in Social Science and are directed toward general education in sociological principles and appli- cations. Those courses marked I satisfy requirements in International Studies and Diversity, and are directed toward understanding the diversity of society and cul- ture internationally and socio-cultural diversity in American society. COURSES: There are no prerequisites for 2000 level courses. Detailed descriptions of current and prospective courses are available in 3219 Turlington. Departmental advisers can be consulted about course selection. Sociology: General and Introductory SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology. F, S, SS. Credits: 3 Introduction to sociology as a social science, and anal- ysis of American society. Culture, socialization, deviance, bureaucracy, population, urbanization, social stratification, and minorities. (S) SYG 2430 Marriage and Family. F, S, SS. Credits: 3 Development of masculine and feminine roles. Recent changes in premarital interaction: Dating, sexual involvement, coed dorm living, living together. Mutual adjustment and parenthood. Alternative fami- ly structures (S) SYG 3010 Social Problems. F, S, SS. Credits: 3 The development, analysis, and treatment of social problems. Crime, poverty, prejudice and discrimina- tion, pollution and environmental despoilation, drug abuse, mental illness, and others. Special attention to factors in U.S. society that cause social problems. (S) Sociology: Sociological Analysis, Individual Work, and Internships SYA 4030 Special Study. Credits: 3; Prereq: 9 hours of sociology. May be repeated for credit with change of topic for a maximum of 12 hours. Specialized topics. SYA 4110 Development of Sociological Thought. Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hours of sociology. Comparative study of the major ideas of the principal contributors to the development of sociology. Emphasizes relevance of these ideas to contemporary social thought and current social issues. SYA 4300 Methods of Social Research. Credits: 4 Prereq:6 hours of sociology. Introduction to the scientific method and its applica- tion to social science research. Research design, data collection, and selected topics related to computer data analysis and interpretation. SYA 4600 Advanced General Sociology. Credits: 3; Prereq: 9 hours of sociology Intensive study at an advanced level of the general principles of sociology. SYA 4905 Individual Work. F, S, SS. Credits: 1 to 4; Prereq: 9 hours of sociology and con- sent of department. May be repeated for credit up to 8 hours with change of content. Designed to permit students to work in areas not cov- ered in regularly scheduled courses. SYA 4931 Departmental Honors in Sociology Credits: 3 See "Honors" above. SYA 4941 Internship in Applied Sociology. Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hours of sociology and consent of department. The course may be repeated with departmental approval and a different field placement. Supervised individual practicum in sociology through internship placement in social services organizations. Sociology: Demography, Group and Area Studies SYD 3410 Urban Sociology. Credits: 3; Prereq: SYG 2000 or consent of depart- ment. The development of cities, and their spatial and social structure. Critical problems and solutions. Integration of people in the social setting. Social implications of city planning. SYD 3441 Rural Sociology. Credits: 3; Prereq: SYG 2000 or consent of department. The organization of rural societies and rural institu- tions. Modernization and social change. SYD 3600 Community Growth and Change. Credits: 3 Analysis of community power, community change and alternative community structures. Historical influences and implications for the future. SYD 3630 Latin American Societies. Credits: 3 Latin American culture and social structure. Historical, geographical, economic, social, and popu- lation characteristics of Latin American nations. Spanish, Portuguese, English, and American exploita- tion of Latin America. (I) SYD 3700 Minorities in American Society. Credits: 3 Sociological anlaysis of the structure, social processes, and efforts to effect change, of racial, ethnic, and reli- gious minorities. (I) SYD 4020 Population. Credits: 3; Prereq: SYG 2000. Characteristics and trends in the population of the contemporary world. Historical and current growth patterns related to resource conservation, food pro- duction, and modernization in various regions of the world. (I) SYD 4140 Population Policy. Credits: 3 Review of past and current U.S. population policies. Formulation of policy in the light of numerous criteria and goals. Direct and indirect consequences of select- ed policies, their implementation and evaluation. SYD 4800 Sociology of Sex Roles. Credits: 3 Sociological analysis of sex roles in past and present U.S. society; emphasis on change in women's roles. (I) SYD 4810 Sociology of Women. Credits: 3: Prereq: SYG 2000 or SYG 2430 An examination of the gender-based system of social stratification that exists in Western societies. Attention is given to various social institutions (e.g., education, family, religion, economy). (I) SYD 4820 Sociology of the Male Experience. Credits: 3 Focuses on issues related to traditional and emerging images of masculinity and male sex-roles in the past, present and future. The relationship between social tt Grading is on S-U basis only.