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SSc 199 Special Studies
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4 creditsInterdisciplinary introduction to women's studies with 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 creditsInterdisciplinary study of environmental problems. Intended to foster environmental awareness, stimulate discussion, and encourage critical analysis of environmental problems for formulation of solutions where possible. 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.)
34 creditsSatisfies general education requirements as an Explorations sequence in social science.
SSc 351 Oregon's Future
4 creditsThis interdisciplinary course presents Oregon's contemporary issues on politics and history of Oregon, population demographics and educational problems and reforms, Oregon's budgetary outlook and restructuring tax 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 through 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. Emphasis on 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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Credit to be arrangedStresses the development of research and writing skills. Offered annually.
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4 creditsEvolution of Western environmental perceptions from classical times to the present. Emphasis on environmental movements in the United States, forces behind environmental crisis, and 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 exploration of problems in land use planning, development, and public policy formulation. Particular attention to Oregon's land use planning legislation and its regional implementation. Prerequisites: Geog 107 or 206, Geog 350 recommended; and upper division or graduate standing. (Cross listed with Geog 439/539.)
1 creditPlanning seminar for the senior capstone project to be taken spring term before the year of graduation. Students select a topic and an interdisciplinary team of other students to work with on the 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 Sc/SSc 210. (Cross listed with Sc 494.)
1 creditStudents conduct an investigation using a team approach representing several scientific disciplines and gather and analyze the data. Prerequisite: SSc 494. (Cross listed with Sc 495.)
1 creditStudents prepare a draft and final interdisciplinary report on the completed project and present the results to their cohort and students in Sc/SSc 210 class and/or a separate seminar. Prerequisite: SSc 495. (Cross listed with Sc 496.)
4 creditsProvides students with a mode of analysis that applies to a series of resource questions found in southern Oregon and northern California. Cost-benefit analysis is applied to local resource problems. Appropriate for everyone 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 creditsNew developments, trends, and thought in selected social science areas. Examination of current research studies or contemporary problems.
3 creditsExamines literature and research related to the current and historical role of public education in American society from the multiple perspective of the social sciences. The course focuses on strengthening analytical skills in the application of social science research to the assessment of educational change and public policy dealing with the purpose and operation of public schools, including examination of selected instructional and curricular innovation. (Cross listed with Ed 514.)
3 creditsStudy of modern social, political, military, and economic issues and problems. A research paper is required.
3 creditsHistorical and critical approach to understanding contemporary issues and problems. A research paper is required.