wax and plaster. Class projects are designed to help students become proficient in several mold making processes. This class may be of special interest to students who wish to do bronze and glass sculpture. Prerequisites: SCUL 213L. Offered: Occasionally. One lecture hour, four lab hours. SCUL 270L WOOD SCULPTURE (3) An introduction to tools and techniques used in wood sculpture to develop sculptural forms and encourage personal exploration. Students investigate a diverse range of techniques, such as wood construction, wood lamination, fabrication, wood carving, wood finishing, glues, and tool sharpening and maintenance. Sculptural traditions, both historical and contemporary, are discussed. Prerequisite: SCUL 213L. Offered: Occasionally.
SERVICE LEARNING SERV 190 SERVICE LEARNING (1) As an add-on to an anchor course, students have the opportunity to earn college credit through a structured service-learning experience. This course combines community service and classroom instruction with a focus on critical, reflective thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility. Students will engage with community partners in a way that is mutually beneficial, enhancing the learning experience of the students and addressing identified needs in the community. Students complete a project in a non-profit, school or government agency. To enroll in a particular section of this course, students must be enrolled in the anchor course that corresponds to that section. Permission required. Offered: Fall and Spring. One lecture hour.
SOCIOLOGY * SOCI 111 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ! (3) An introduction to the study of society in the context of social relationships. It includes the study of the components of culture, the socialization process, key elements of other cultures, social structure and class, groups and organization, deviance and crime, social inequality, social institutions, strengths and weaknesses of bureaucracies, and marginalized populations with an emphasis on race, class and gender. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring. NMCCNS: SOCI 1113. NMGECC: Area IV Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture hours.
* SOCI 209 AGING AND THE FAMILY (3) A study of the sociological aspects of aging. Students will analyze family relationships, health and health care issues, economics, retirement, widowhood, bereavement, and care of the frail and poor elderly in an aging American society. Historical, biological, psychological, social, cultural, and political perspectives of aging will also be explored. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Spring. Three lecture hours. * SOCI 216 RACE, CLASS AND GENDER ! (3) An examination of the social bases of inequality and theories that explain the creation of systems and ideologies of subordination. Readings and topics explore the consequences of discrimination against others based on such factors as race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or appearance. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Fall and Spring. NMGECC: Area IV – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture hours. * SOCI 220 SOCIAL PROBLEMS ! (3) An examination of the causes and nature of contemporary social problems, including health and health care, substance abuse, domestic violence and date rape, social class distinctions, poverty, racism, prejudice, and discrimination, gender and sexuality, aging, population and migration, war and terrorism. In addition, strategies for social change are evaluated. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Fall. NMCCNS: SOCI 2113. NMGECC: Area IV – Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture hours. SOCI 221 CONTEMPORARY WORLD ISSUES: (3) IMPACT ON SELF AND SOCIETY A multidisciplinary study of significant global events and issues. It will focus on developing critical thinking, writing and speaking skills. Students will explore global events and issues through political, religious, historical, philosophical, economic and scientific lenses. Students are required to assist in the development of course topics. The writing and reading components of the course are designed to develop the analytical and communication skills that are necessary to participate intelligently and effectively in today’s world as an informed citizen and as an active community member. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours. * SOCI 225 MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND INTIMATE (3) RELATIONSHIPS A sociological approach to the study of the history, the current status and the future of friendship, courtship, marriage, parenthood, divorce, remarriage and sex roles. 256