CNM Online Coursework

• AMST 1140 - Introduction to Race, Class, and Ethnicity - 3 credit hours
• ANTH 1115 - Introduction to Anthropology - 3 credit hours
• ARTH 1110 - Art Appreciation - 3 credit hours
• BIOL 1110 - General Biology - 3 credit hours
• BIOL 1110L - General Biology Lab - 1 credit hour - Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 1110
• BIOL 1125 - Human Biology - 4 credit hours
• CCST 2110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies - 3 credit hours
• COMM 1130 - Public Speaking - 3 credit hours
• COMM 2120 - Interpersonal Communication - 3 credit hours
• COMM 2180 - Business and Professional Communication - 3 credit hours
• ECON 2110 - Macroeconomic Principles - 3 credit hours
• ECON 2120 - Microeconomic Principles - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: Any Math class 1000 or higher
• ENGL 1110 - Composition I - 3 credit hours
• ENGL 1120 - Composition II - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: ENGL 1110
• ENGL 1210 - Technical Communication - 3 credit hours
• ENGL 2210 - Professional and Technical Communication - 3 credit hours
• HIST 1120 - United States History II - 3 credit hours
• HIST 2110 - Survey of New Mexico History - 3 credit hours
• MATH 1130 - Survey of Mathematics - 3 credit hours
• MATH 1220 - College Algebra - 3 credit hours
• MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics - 3 credit hours
• MATH 1430 - Applications of Calculus I - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: MATH 1220
• NTSC 2110 - Environmental Science for Teachers - 4 credit hours - Prerequisite: ENGL 1110
• PHIL 1120 - Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking- 3 credit hours
• POLS 1110 - Introduction to Political Science - 3 credit hours
• PSYC 1110 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 credit hours
• PSYC 2120 - Developmental Psychology - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: PSYC 1110
• SOCI 1110 - Introduction to Sociology - 3 credit hours
• SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance - 3 credit hours
• SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems - 3 credit hours
• THEA 1110 - Introduction to Theatre - 3 credit hours

• COMM 2170 - Intercultural Communication - 3 credit hours
• COMM 2180 - Business and Professional Communication - 3 credit hours

• SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance - 3 credit hours
• SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems - 3 credit hours

• CIS 2636 - Cloud Computing - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: CIS 1415

• AMST 1140 - Introduction to Race, Class & Ethnicity - 3 credit hours 
• BUSA 1130 - Business Professionalism - 3 credit hours 
• CCST 2110  - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies - 3 credit hours 
• COMM 2170 - Intercultural Communication - 3 credit hours 
• COMM 2180 - Business and Professional Communication - 3 credit hours 
• HIST 2110 - Survey of New Mexico History - 3 credit hours
• SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems - 3 credit hours

• PSYC 2120 - Developmental Psychology - 3 credit hours
• PSYC 2210 - Abnormal Psychology - 3 credit hours
• PSYC 2220 - Cognitive Psychology - 3 credit hours

AMST 1140 - Introduction to Race, Class, and Ethnicity - 3 credit hours

This course offers an introduction to the field of American Studies through an interdisciplinary examination of race, class, and ethnicity in the United States and in a global context. Using a schedule of keywords, we will engage a range of central themes and concerns. We will examine histories of injustice and resistance to injustice. Readings and assignments encourage students to notice the privilege and oppression at the core of U.S. society. The class will challenge the widely accepted assumption that we as a nation have moved beyond race and racism. Through readings, films, online sources, and our assignments, this course aims to increase our knowledge of inequity in our society, and the impact of those inequities on various societies and individuals.

ARTH 1110 - Art Appreciation - 3 credit hours

This course introduces and explores visual arts, providing an awareness of the significance of the arts at personal, societal and historical levels including both fine and applied arts.

ANTH 1115 - Introduction to Anthropology - 3 credit hours

Anthropology is the systematic study of humanity both past and present. The course introduces students to the four subfields of anthropology, which include archaeology, biological, linguistic, and cultural anthropology. Students will learn about the concepts and methods that anthropologists use to study our species and gain a broader perspective on the human experience.

BIOL 1110 - General Biology - 3 credit hours

This course introduces non-science majors to basic biological concepts including, but not limited to, the properties of life, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology.

BIOL 1110L - General Biology Lab - 1 credit hour - Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 1110

This laboratory course for non-science majors complements the concepts covered in the associated general biology lecture course. Students will learn quantitative skills involved in scientific measurement and data analysis. Students will also perform experiments related to topics such as biochemistry, cell structure and function, molecular biology, evolution, taxonomic classification and phylogeny, biodiversity, and ecology.

BIOL 1125 - Human Biology - 4 credit hours

Basic scientific principles are applied to understanding the human body and explored in a biology laboratory setting. Students will learn about how the Scientific Method is developing our understanding of major organ systems and how those systems function together. The course will also explore how our concepts of human physiology have changed through years of accumulation of scientific knowledge, how human physiology and evolution have been influenced by environmental changes, and how we influence our environment to maintain homeostasis. Coursework will include group activities in the laboratory to see how organ systems work together and the development of a small group project that incorporates the information learned about human biology and how it relates to other aspects of life outside the realm of sciences.

CCST 2110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies - 3 credit hours

Introductory survey of the Mexican American experience in the United States, with special reference to New Mexico. Exploration of historical, political, social, and cultural dimensions.

COMM 1115 - Introduction to Communication - 3 credit hours

This survey course introduces the principles of communication in the areas of interpersonal, intercultural, small group, organizational, public speaking, and mass and social media.

COMM 1130 - Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

This course introduces the theory and fundamental principles of public speaking, emphasizing audience analysis, reasoning, the use of evidence, and effective delivery. Students will study principles of communication theory and rhetoric and apply them in the analysis, preparation, and presentation of speeches, including informative, persuasive, and impromptu speeches.

COMM 2120 - Interpersonal Communication - 3 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to the study of interpersonal communication. Students will examine the application of interpersonal communication in personal and professional relationships.

COMM 2170 - Intercultural Communication - 3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the basic concepts, theories, and skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly multicultural world.

COMM 2180 - Business and Professional Communication - 3 credit hours

This course develops the interpersonal, small group, and public communication skills most useful in business relationships and professional organizations.

ECON 2110 - Macroeconomic Principles - 3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Any Math class 1000 or higher Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation; and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies.

ECON 2120 - Microeconomic Principles - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: Any Math class 1000 or higher

 This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.

ENGL 1210 - Technical Communication - 3 credit hours

This is an introductory study of written and verbal communications used in the technical professions with emphasis in the planning, execution, and editing of professional and technical documents and other communication media. This course is not a substitute for ENGL 2210 and generally applies to particular associate degree programs or as an elective credit. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor about the applicability of this course.

ENGL 2210 - Professional and Technical Communication - 3 credit hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 1120 Professional and Technical Communication will introduce students to the different types of documents and correspondence that they will create in their professional careers. This course emphasizes the importance of audience, document design, and the use of technology in designing, developing, and delivering documents. This course will provide students with experience in professional correspondence and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.

HIST 1120 - United States History II - 3 credit hours

The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. The elements of this course are designed to inform students about the major events and trends that are essential in understanding the development of the United States within the context of world societies.

HIST 2110 - Survey of New Mexico History - 3 credit hours

The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of New Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The elements of this course are designed to inform students about the major events and trends that are essential in understanding the development of New Mexico within the context of the Americas.

MATH 1130 - Survey of Mathematics - 3 credit hours

This course will develop students’ ability to work with and interpret numerical data, apply logical and symbolic analysis to a variety of problems, and/or model phenomena with mathematical or logical reasoning. Topics include financial mathematics used in everyday life situations, statistics, and optional topics from a wide array of authentic contexts.

MATH 1220 - College Algebra - 3 credit hours

The study of equations, functions and graphs, reviewing linear and quadratic functions, and concentrating on polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Emphasizes algebraic problem-solving skills and graphical representation of functions.

MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics - 3 credit hours

This course discusses the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will gain introductions to topics such as descriptive statistics, probability and basic probability models used in statistics, sampling and statistical inference, and techniques for the visual presentation of numerical data. These concepts will be illustrated by examples from a variety of fields.

MATH 1430 - Applications of Calculus I - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: MATH 1220

An algebraic and graphical study of derivatives and integrals, with an emphasis on applications to business, social science, economics, and the sciences.

NTSC 2110 - Environmental Science for Teachers - 4 credit hours - Prerequisite: ENGL 1110

Cannot be used for the AAS CIS degree. Introduces major issues in environmental science with an emphasis on science processes, scientific investigations and field-based activities, and the integration of technology. Course topics include current issues on population, healthy ecosystems, and natural resources. Various teaching methods are modeled and practiced by students. Some field trips may be required.

PHIL 1120 - Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking - 3 credit hours

The purpose of this course is to teach students how to analyze, critique, and construct arguments. The course includes an introductory survey of important logical concepts and tools needed for argument analysis and composition. These concepts and tools will be use to examine select philosophical and scholarly texts. Students will be required to compose several argument essays.

POLS 1110 - Introduction to Political Science - 3 credit hours

This course covers fundamental concepts in political science, such as political theories, ideologies, and government systems.

PSYC 1110 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 credit hours

This course will introduce students to the concepts, theories, significant findings, methodologies, and terminology that apply to the field of psychology.

PSYC 2120 - Developmental Psychology - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: PSYC 1110

Study of human physical and psychological change and stability from a lifespan development perspective.

PSYC 2210 - Abnormal Psychology - 3 credit hours

This course provides students with an introduction to the field of abnormal psychology. Subject areas include history, methods, etiologies, classification and treatments of disorders.

PSYC 2220 - Cognitive Psychology - 3 credit hours

The course provides an overview of human cognitive processes such as attention, perception, memory, language, categorization, decision making, reasoning, and problem solving. Includes methods, theories, and applications.

PSYC 2510 - Statistical Principles for Psychology - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 + any one of the following courses: (PSYC 2110 or PSYC 2120 or PSYC 2220 or PSYC 2250 or PSYC 2270 or PSYC 2320)

This course covers introductory-level topics in statistics that are applicable to psychological research. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are covered. Topics include applying statistical formulas to psychological data and interpreting the results of statistical analyses.

SOCI 1110 – Introduction to Sociology - 3 credit hours

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and theories of sociology, as well as to the methods utilized in sociological research. The course will address how sociological concepts and theories can be utilized to analyze and interpret our social world, and how profoundly our society and the groups to which students belong influence them. Students will be given the opportunity to challenge their “taken for granted” or “common sense” understandings about society, social institutions, and social issues. Special attention will also be paid to the intimate connections between their personal lives and the larger structural features of social life. In addition, the implications of social inequalities, such as race/ethnicity, gender, and social class will be central to the course’s examination of social life in the United States.

SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance - 3 credit hours

This course is designed to provide an overview of the study of deviance and social control from multiple sociological perspectives. The instructor will present how sociologists research deviance and social control and the ethical issues involved in studying human subjects involved in these activities. The course also examines central sociological theories for understanding the causes of deviant behavior.

SOCI 2310 – Contemporary Social Problems - 3 credit hours

This course studies the nature, scope, and effects of social problems and their solutions. The course will concentrate on sociological perspectives, theories, and key concepts when investigating problems, such as inequality, poverty, racism, alienation, family life, sexuality, gender, urbanization, work, aging, crime, war and terrorism, environmental degradation, and mass media. This course is designed to build students’ sociological understanding of how sociological approaches attempt to clarify various issues confronting contemporary life, as well as how sociologists view solutions to these problems.

SOCI 2130 - Introduction to Criminology - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: SOCI 1110

Students will learn to understand and apply criminological theories that are produced within the field of sociology. These theories focus on how social structures, social contexts, and particular kinds of social relationships influence the social activity of crime at both the micro and macro levels. Students will understand and analyze a variety of topics also pertinent to the study of crime, such as divergent definitions of crime, various correlates of criminal activities, criminal trends, and other key topics within the field of criminology.

SOCI 2410 - Introduction to Research Methods - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: SOCI 1110

This course is a survey of qualitative and quantitative approaches to sociological research. The course provides an overview of the research process, focusing on research design, hypothesis formulation, measurement, and data collection. In this course, students will develop the ability to critically analyze social research, as well as design and execute their own research projects. At the conclusion of this course, students should also have more confidence critically analyzing, writing about, and otherwise discussing research findings they encounter, while also becoming better equipped to comprehend complex social structures and concerns.

SPAN 1110 - Spanish I - 4 credit hours

Designed for students with little exposure to Spanish, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and basic intercultural competence in interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication at the Novice Level of proficiency based on ACTFL guidelines. During this course, students perform better and stronger in the Novice Mid-level while some abilities emerge in the Novice High range. This is an introductory course aimed at helping the student to communicate in Spanish in everyday familiar situations via recognition and production of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences.

THEA 1110 - Introduction to Theatre - 3 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to the study of theatre. Students will examine various components that comprise theatre, such as acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, scenic and costume design, stagecraft, spectatorship, history, theory, and criticism.

COMM 1130 - Public Speaking - 3 credit hours

This course introduces the theory and fundamental principles of public speaking, emphasizing audience analysis, reasoning, the use of evidence, and effective delivery. Students will study principles of communication theory and rhetoric and apply them in the analysis, preparation, and presentation of speeches, including informative, persuasive, and impromptu speeches.

COMM 2120 - Interpersonal Communication - 3 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to the study of interpersonal communication. Students will examine the application of interpersonal communication in personal and professional relationships.

COMM 2180 - Business and Professional Communication - 3 credit hours

This course develops the interpersonal, small group, and public communication skills most useful in business relationships and professional organizations.

ENGL 1110 – Composition I - 3 credit hours

In this course, students will read, write, and think about a variety of issues and texts. They will develop reading and writing skills that will help with the writing required in their fields of study and other personal and professional contexts. Students will learn to analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies and apply this knowledge to their reading and writing. They will also gain an understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. Students will learn to analyze the rhetorical context of any writing task and compose with purpose, audience, and genre in mind. Students will reflect on their own writing processes, learn to workshop drafts with other writers, and practice techniques for writing, revising, and editing.

ENGL 1120 - Composition II - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: ENGL 1110

In this course, students will explore argument in multiple genres. Research and writing practices emphasize summary, analysis, evaluation, and integration of secondary sources. Students will analyze rhetorical situations in terms of audience, contexts, purpose, mediums, and technologies and apply this knowledge to their reading, writing, and research. Students will sharpen their understanding of how writing and other modes of communication work together for rhetorical purposes. The emphasis of this course will be on research methods.

ENGL 1210 - Technical Communication - 3 credit hours

This is an introductory study of written and verbal communications used in the technical professions with emphasis in the planning, execution, and editing of professional and technical documents and other communication media. This course is not a substitute for ENGL 2210 and generally applies to particular associate degree programs or as an elective credit. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor about the applicability of this course.

ENGL 2210 - Professional and Technical Communication - 3 credit hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 1120 Professional and Technical Communication will introduce students to the different types of documents and correspondence that they will create in their professional careers. This course emphasizes the importance of audience, document design, and the use of technology in designing, developing, and delivering documents. This course will provide students with experience in professional correspondence and communicating technical information to a non-technical audience.

ARTH 1110 - Art Appreciation - 3 credit hours

This course introduces and explores visual arts, providing an awareness of the significance of the arts at personal, societal and historical levels including both fine and applied arts.

THEA 1110 - Introduction to Theatre - 3 credit hours

This course provides an introduction to the study of theatre. Students will examine various components that comprise theatre, such as acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, scenic and costume design, stagecraft, spectatorship, history, theory, and criticism.

AMST 1140 - Introduction to Race, Class, and Ethnicity - 3 credit hours

This course offers an introduction to the field of American Studies through an interdisciplinary examination of race, class, and ethnicity in the United States and in a global context. Using a schedule of keywords, we will engage a range of central themes and concerns. We will examine histories of injustice and resistance to injustice. Readings and assignments encourage students to notice the privilege and oppression at the core of U.S. society. The class will challenge the widely accepted assumption that we as a nation have moved beyond race and racism. Through readings, films, online sources, and our assignments, this course aims to increase our knowledge of inequity in our society, and the impact of those inequities on various societies and individuals.

HIST 1120 - United States History II - 3 credit hours

The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. The elements of this course are designed to inform students about the major events and trends that are essential in understanding the development of the United States within the context of world societies.

HIST 2110 - Survey of New Mexico History - 3 credit hours

The primary objective of this course is to serve as an introduction to the history of New Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present day. The elements of this course are designed to inform students about the major events and trends that are essential in understanding the development of New Mexico within the context of the Americas.

PHIL 1120 - Logic, Reasoning, and Critical Thinking - 3 credit hours

The purpose of this course is to teach students how to analyze, critique, and construct arguments. The course includes an introductory survey of important logical concepts and tools needed for argument analysis and composition. These concepts and tools will be used to examine select philosophical and scholarly texts. Students will be required to compose several argument essays.

BIOL 1110 - General Biology - 3 credit hours

This course introduces non-science majors to basic biological concepts including, but not limited to, the properties of life, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology.

BIOL 1110L - General Biology Lab - 1 credit hour - Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 1110

This laboratory course for non-science majors complements the concepts covered in the associated general biology lecture course. Students will learn quantitative skills involved in scientific measurement and data analysis. Students will also perform experiments related to topics such as biochemistry, cell structure and function, molecular biology, evolution, taxonomic classification and phylogeny, biodiversity, and ecology.

BIOL 1125 - Human Biology - 4 credit hours

Basic scientific principles are applied to understanding the human body and explored in a biology laboratory setting. Students will learn about how the Scientific Method is developing our understanding of major organ systems and how those systems function together. The course will also explore how our concepts of human physiology have changed through years of accumulation of scientific knowledge, how human physiology and evolution have been influenced by environmental changes, and how we influence our environment to maintain homeostasis. Coursework will include group activities in the laboratory to see how organ systems work together and the development of a small group project that incorporates the information learned about human biology and how it relates to other aspects of life outside the realm of sciences.

NTSC 2110 - Environmental Science for Teachers - 4 credit hours - Prerequisite: ENGL 1110

Cannot be used for the AAS CIS degree. Introduces major issues in environmental science with an emphasis on science processes, scientific investigations and field-based activities, and the integration of technology. Course topics include current issues on population, healthy ecosystems, and natural resources. Various teaching methods are modeled and practiced by students. Some field trips may be required.

MATH 1130 - Survey of Mathematics - 3 credit hours

This course will develop students’ ability to work with and interpret numerical data, apply logical and symbolic analysis to a variety of problems, and/or model phenomena with mathematical or logical reasoning. Topics include financial mathematics used in everyday life situations, statistics, and optional topics from a wide array of authentic contexts.

MATH 1220 - College Algebra - 3 credit hours

The study of equations, functions and graphs, reviewing linear and quadratic functions, and concentrating on polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Emphasizes algebraic problem-solving skills and graphical representation of functions.

MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics - 3 credit hours

This course discusses the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will gain introductions to topics such as descriptive statistics, probability and basic probability models used in statistics, sampling and statistical inference, and techniques for the visual presentation of numerical data. These concepts will be illustrated by examples from a variety of fields.

MATH 1430 - Applications of Calculus I - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: MATH 1220

An algebraic and graphical study of derivatives and integrals, with an emphasis on applications to business, social science, economics, and the sciences.

SPAN 1110 - Spanish I - 4 credit hours

Designed for students with little exposure to Spanish, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and basic intercultural competence in interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication at the Novice Level of proficiency based on ACTFL guidelines. During this course, students perform better and stronger in the Novice Mid-level while some abilities emerge in the Novice High range. This is an introductory course aimed at helping the student to communicate in Spanish in everyday familiar situations via recognition and production of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences.

ANTH 1115 - Introduction to Anthropology - 3 credit hours

Anthropology is the systematic study of humanity both past and present. The course introduces students to the four subfields of anthropology, which include archaeology, biological, linguistic, and cultural anthropology. Students will learn about the concepts and methods that anthropologists use to study our species and gain a broader perspective on the human experience.

CCST 2110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies - 3 credit hours

Introductory survey of the Mexican American experience in the United States, with special reference to New Mexico. Exploration of historical, political, social, and cultural dimensions.

ECON 2110 - Macroeconomic Principles - 3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Any Math class 1000 or higher Macroeconomics is the study of national and global economies. Topics include output, unemployment and inflation; and how they are affected by financial systems, fiscal and monetary policies.

ECON 2120 - Microeconomic Principles - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: Any Math class 1000 or higher

 This course will provide a broad overview of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of issues specific to households, firms, or industries with an emphasis on the role of markets. Topics discussed will include household and firm behavior, demand and supply, government intervention, market structures, and the efficient allocation of resources.

POLS 1110 - Introduction to Political Science - 3 credit hours

This course covers fundamental concepts in political science, such as political theories, ideologies, and government systems.

PSYC 1110 - Introduction to Psychology - 3 credit hours

This course will introduce students to the concepts, theories, significant findings, methodologies, and terminology that apply to the field of psychology.

PSYC 2120 - Developmental Psychology - 3 credit hours - Prerequisite: PSYC 1110

Study of human physical and psychological change and stability from a lifespan development perspective.

SOCI 1110 – Introduction to Sociology - 3 credit hours

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and theories of sociology, as well as to the methods utilized in sociological research. The course will address how sociological concepts and theories can be utilized to analyze and interpret our social world, and how profoundly our society and the groups to which students belong influence them. Students will be given the opportunity to challenge their “taken for granted” or “common sense” understandings about society, social institutions, and social issues. Special attention will also be paid to the intimate connections between their personal lives and the larger structural features of social life. In addition, the implications of social inequalities, such as race/ethnicity, gender, and social class will be central to the course’s examination of social life in the United States.

SOCI 2210 - Sociology of Deviance - 3 credit hours

This course is designed to provide an overview of the study of deviance and social control from multiple sociological perspectives. The instructor will present how sociologists research deviance and social control and the ethical issues involved in studying human subjects involved in these activities. The course also examines central sociological theories for understanding the causes of deviant behavior.

SOCI 2310 – Contemporary Social Problems - 3 credit hours

This course studies the nature, scope, and effects of social problems and their solutions. The course will concentrate on sociological perspectives, theories, and key concepts when investigating problems, such as inequality, poverty, racism, alienation, family life, sexuality, gender, urbanization, work, aging, crime, war and terrorism, environmental degradation, and mass media. This course is designed to build students’ sociological understanding of how sociological approaches attempt to clarify various issues confronting contemporary life, as well as how sociologists view solutions to these problems.