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SSc 199 Special Studies
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4 creditsOffers an interdisciplinary introduction to women's studies, with an emphasis on the sociobiological bases for sex roles, women's position in society, the effects of social change, recognition of stereotypes, and strategies and opportunities for women. Provides an opportunity for women and men to examine differences in sex roles and life experiences. (Cross-listed with WS 201.)
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4 creditsOffers an interdisciplinary study of environmental problems. Fosters environmental awareness, stimulates discussion, and encourages critical analysis of environmental problems. Prerequisites: one year (three quarters) of one of the following sequences or concurrent enrollment in the third quarter: Bi 101, 102, 103 or Bi 211, 212, 213; Ch 104, 105, 106 or Ch 201, 202, 203; G 101, 102, 103; Geog 101, 105, 107 (concurrent lab required). (Cross-listed with Sc 210.)
3-4 creditsSatisfies general education requirements as an Explorations sequence in social science.
SSc 351 Oregon's Future
4 creditsPresents an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary issues in Oregon, including politics and history; population demographics; educational problems and reforms; budgetary outlook, tax restructuring, and spending issues; status of prisons and crimes; and environmental issues. (Cross-listed with Ec 351.)
4 creditsCovers the economic development of the United States and the evolution of American economic institutions, from colonial times to the present. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. (Cross-listed with Ec 387 and Hst 387.)
4 creditsExamines the transformation of the American economy since World War II and its growing interdependence with and integration into the world economy. Emphasizes current problems such as budget and trade deficits, international debt, world competitiveness, protectionism, and economic cooperation with other countries. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. (Cross-listed with Ec 389.)
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4 creditsExplores the evolution of Western environmental perceptions, from classical times to the present. Emphasizes environmental movements in the United States, the forces behind environmental crisis, and the responses of society and its institutions. Prerequisites: Geog 105 or 206 and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with Geog 437/537.)
4 creditsLand use planning history and legal foundations provide the framework for exploring problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Pays particular attention to Oregon's land use planning legislation and its regional implementation. Geog 350 recommended. Prerequisites: Geog 107 or 206 and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross-listed with Geog 439/539.)
2 creditsPlanning seminar for the senior capstone project to be taken spring term before the year of graduation. Students select a topic individually or work with an interdisciplinary team of other students to determine a project, identify a faculty member with whom to work, and develop a work plan and an annotated bibliography. Prerequisites: junior standing, environmental studies major, and SSc 210. (Cross-listed with Sc 494.)
2 creditsStudents conduct an investigation and gather and analyze data using a team approach that represents several scientific disciplines. Prerequisite: SSc 494. (Cross-listed with Sc 495.)
2 creditsStudents prepare a draft and final interdisciplinary report on the completed project and present the results to their cohort and students in Sc/SSc 210 and/or a separate seminar. Prerequisite: SSc 495. (Cross-listed with Sc 496.)
4 creditsProvides a mode of analysis that can be applied to a series of resource questions found in southern Oregon and northern California. Applies cost-benefit analysis to local resource problems. Appropriate for anyone concerned with the management and conservation of natural resources. Prerequisites: Ec 364 and Geog 416/516. (Cross-listed with Geog 497/597.)
SSc 510 Selected Topics in Social Science
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3 creditsExplores new developments, trends, and thought in selected social science areas. Examines current research studies on contemporary problems.
3 creditsExamines literature and research related to the current and historical role of public education in American society from the multiple perspectives of the social sciences. Strengthens analytical skills by applying social science research to the assessment of educational change and public policy on the purpose and operation of public schools, including selected instructional and curricular innovation. (Cross-listed with Ed 514.)
3 creditsStudies modern social, political, military, and economic issues and problems. Requires a research paper.
3 creditsOffers a historical and critical approach to understanding contemporary issues and problems. Requires a research paper.
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