GWYNEDD-MERCY COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
interrelationship between the physical characteristics of the planet and t he characteristics and w elfare of its inhabitants in light of our stewardship of the universe and of each other. The course is research and w riting intensive. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 101; CHM 151/152; BIO 203/204; PHY 241/242 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: BIO 4000.
SECONDARY EDUCATION (See Education Section)
SOCIOLOGY SOC 2000 Society and Global Diversity (3) This course is designed to expand students’ understanding of the social and p sychological dimensions o f global communities, while learning to relate and interact with those of different viewpoints and ex periences. Topics of diversity and c ommunity will be ex plored in light of Mercy values, such as “dignity of each person” and “social responsibility”. Prerequisite: ENG 101 SOC 100 Principles of Sociology (3) Analysis of basic structures of human societies in order to understand human social behavior in the modern world and in one’s own society with emphasis on social institutions and social change. SOC 101 Social Problems (3) Analysis of social factors in the persistent problems of disorganization, conflict, and culture lag. Attention to problem resolution and social policies. Prerequisite: SOC 100 SOC 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) (Cross-referenced – for description see CRJ 102.) SOC 120 Cultural Anthropology (3) Investigation of nature and function of human culture with stress on interrelationship of social institutions within cultural systems and emphasis on operation of them in non-Western societies. Prerequisite: SOC 100 SOC 150 Social Psychology (3) (Cross-referenced - for description see PSY 150.) SOC 201 Introduction to Social Work (3) This course will present an overview of the elements which define social work. Social work history, values, and ethics will be discussed. Basic counseling techniques and an o verview of the various agencies of social work will be c overed providing a strong overview of generalist social work practice. T his course requires a s hort social service volunteer experience. (Fall semester only) Prerequisite: SOC 100 SOC 240 Pluralism in American History (3) (Cross-referenced - for description see HIS 240.) SOC 241 Marriage and the Family (3) Historical and cultural evolution of family structures and functions with particular emphasis on i nterpersonal relations; comparative sociological analysis of traditional and c hanging roles of parents in contemporary American society.
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