Course Description - Social Sciences
LSOC1240 Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
Our daily lives are affected, consciously and unconsciously, by social forces and influences of which we are largely unaware. This introductory course to sociology, the scientific study of society, explores and uncovers these hidden factors behind the behaviors and attitudes of individuals, groups and societies.
LSOC1280 Chemical Dependency (3 Credits)
This course examines chemical dependency and substance abuse issues including etiology, diagnosis and treatment, the effect of alcohol and drugs on the body, family dynamics of addiction, and special topics selected by students.
LSOC1420 Introduction to World Geography (3 Credits)
An introduction to the physical, cultural and cartographic aspects of the earth’s regions, this course is designed to assist students in their understanding of social, political and economic development. Topics covered are location, movement, connection and interaction of populations in Europe, Australia, Pacific areas, South Asia, North, Central and South America, Middle East and Africa.
LSOC2210 Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
Coursework involves the students developing an understanding of how working together and leading people in organizations leads to the maintenance of healthy future organizations. It includes the challenges of leadership.
LSOC2250 Critical Thinking and Decision Making (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills through analysis and critique. Influences and problems associated with reason and the thinking process are explored, while strategies to develop reason-based decision making are also covered.
LSOC2280 Human Sexuality (3 Credits)
Students learn about sexuality from a developmental perspective, focusing on stages of growth and development. Personal attitudes, values and controversial social issues related to sexuality are examined and discussed. Upon completion of this course, students will better understand the individual and social impact of human sexuality on thought, feeling and behavior.
LSOC2310 Microeconomics (3 Credits)
The focus of this course is on examination of the functional operation of the economy from a unit analysis perspective. Topics covered include perfect and imperfect competition, factors of consumer demand and elasticity, measurement and principles of international trade, and the individual firm and costs of production.
LSOC2320 Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
Major macroeconomic issues such as world trade, the role of unions, cause of inflation, the role of productivity, supply and demand, the nature of money, as well as the costs and causes of unemployment are surveyed. Special emphasis is placed upon the role government plays through resource allocation and taxation.
LSOC2350 Children, Youth and Families (3 Credits)
Students are provided an introduction to families from a sociological and systems perspective. The interplay between families and the larger society is the background against which the phenomena of childhood, adolescence and parenting are examined. Topics include, but are not limited to, poverty, delinquency, disability, aging, self-determination, community supports and interventions.
