Anthropology

• ANTH110 4 credits

  Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

  Examines human social organizations, the meaning of culture and its diverse forms and structures, cultural growth and expansion, and the nature of cultural change. Societies featured may include, but not limited to, the Trobriand Islanders of the South Pacific and the Ju/'hoansi of Southern Africa. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• ANTH150 4 credits

  Introduction to Archaeology

  Introduces the science of archaeology: its history, methods and theory. Citing examples from the prehistoric world, it examines the nature of archaeological data, the application of techniques, and the extrapolation of culture from the archaeological record. In so doing, it illustrates the relationship of culture to environment, a variety of ideas regarding past cultural change, and the role of modern archaeology in preserving the past for the future.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• ANTH199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: Anthropology

  Presents special topics of study in anthropology through workshop, seminar, research, and/or independent study formats. Content varies according to department needs and demand.

Geography

• GEOG100 3 credits

  Introduction to Physical Geography

  Builds an understanding of physical geography by examining rocks, land forms, soil, flora, fauna, climate, water, and minerals, with primary emphasis on the spatial or distributional aspects of these elements.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• GEOG110 3 credits

  Introduction to Cultural and Human Geography

  Surveys world patterns of culture, population, migration, language, religion, ethnicity, and political systems. Examines the geographies of human development, including urban areas, agriculture, industry and services. Emphasizes the many facets of interactions between human culture and the natural world, with a focus on environmental sustainability.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115 strong recommended.

• GEOG120 3 credits

  World Regional Geography

  Examines the eleven regions of the world and their interconnections. Perspectives from physical, political, historical, economic, and cultural geography are used to characterize the individual regions and the ways in which they are knit together into a spatial framework.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

History

• HST104 4 credits

  History of World Civilization I

  Provides students with background information on historical developments – political, social, economic, military, artistic, religious, literary, etc. – and surveys various aspects of civilization in regions around the world. In addition to discussion of western civilizations originating from the Near East and Europe, this course includes the civilizations of India, Africa, East Asia (China/Japan) Russia, Southeast Asia and Latin America from pre-history to the Middle Ages. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• HST105 4 credits

  History of World Civilization II

  Provides students with background information on historical developments – (political, social, economic, military, artistic, religious, literary, etc. – and surveys various aspects of civilization in regions around the world. In addition to discussion of western civilizations originating from the Near East and Europe, this course includes the civilizations of India, Africa, East Asia (China/Japan) Russia, Southeast Asia and Latin America from the French Revolution to the present. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• HST199 3 credits

  Special Studies: History

  Presents special topics of study in history through workshop, seminar, and independent study formats.

• HST201 4 credits

  History of the United States I

  Surveys American history from the early native populations through Reconstruction after the Civil War. The course presents a detailed coverage of influence, political, social, ethnic, religious, cultural, technical, and geographical, that have affected the history of the United States.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115.

• HST202 4 credits

  History of the United States II

  Surveys American history from the Progressive Era to the present. The course presents a detailed coverage of influence, political, social, ethnic, religious, cultural, technical, and geographical, that have affected the history of the United States.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115.

• HST280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/History

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

Political Science

• PS199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: Political Science

  Explores special topics in political science using a seminar format.

• PS201 202 203 3 credits each

  U. S. Government I, II, III

  Provides a general investigation of the socio-political processes in the United States. Includes, but is not limited to, an historical overview of American democracy and political culture, the Constitution and the road to ratification, federalism, civil liberties, and people and politics (201); examines the concepts and principles of the American political system including federal, state, and local government structures, and other related systems (202); provides a general overview of the political process at the state and local levels (203). Courses need not be taken in sequence.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115 strongly recommended.

• PS226 3 credits

  Neighborhood Leadership Academy

  Encourages students to be more civically engaged. The objective for this leadership academy is to explore the roles and responsibilities of city council, city staff, as well as government and citizens in general. Explores community leadership, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, partnerships, public speaking, project development, and group decision making.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores.

• PS280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Political Science

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

Psychology

• PSY101 3 credits

  Psychology of Human Relations

  Focuses on the practical application of psychology in everyday situations; topics include self-concept, emotions, needs, values, healthy relationships, interpersonal communications, and behavioral change. Focuses on personal awareness and growth.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• PSY119 4 credits

  Life Processes

  Provides an opportunity for students to deepen and broaden their knowledge of theoretical psychology while gaining insights into their own behaviors and the behavior of others. Consists of small and large group exercises augmented by lectures.
  Prerequisite: PSY101 and BT113 or WR115.

• PSY199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: Psychology

  Presents special topics of study in psychology through workshop, seminar, research, and/or independent study formats. Content varies according to department needs and demand.

• PSY201 4 credits

  General Psychology I

  Prepares students for continued study in more advanced psychology classes. Focuses on the historical perspective of psychology, the scientific method applied to human behavior, and the physiology of human behavior including the brain functions, sensations, and perception process (201).
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115; PSY201 is recommended before taking PSY202.

• PSY202 4 credits

  General Psychology II

  Prepares students for continued study in more advanced psychology classes. Focuses on human development including personality testing, personality development and intelligence, psychopathology and its various treatments, social psychology, human sexuality, and gender development.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115; PSY201 is recommended before taking PSY202.

• PSY215 4 credits

  Life Span Human Development

  Gives students an overview of human development explored from a variety of psychological perspectives. Provides a general knowledge of biological, social, and psychological factors that influence each stage of the life cycle, from conception until death.
  Prerequisite: PSY202 and BT113 or WR115.

• PSY219 4 credits

  Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

  Introduces the psychology of abnormal behavior and its possible causes, along with an examination of the history and modern practice of mental health treatment. Discusses the diagnosis, etiology, and therapy of emotional disturbances and behavior disorders.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115, PSY201, and PSY202 or permission of instructor.

• PSY231 3 credits

  Human Sexuality

  Discusses psychological, cultural, and physiological correlatives of human sexuality with emphasis on sexual attitudes and behavior, sexual response patterns (atypical and typical), and sexual myths and fallacies.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• PSY280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Psychology

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

Sociology

• SOC199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: Sociology

  Presents special topics of study in sociology through workshop, seminar, research, and/or independent study formats. Content varies according to department needs and demand.

• SOC204 4 credits

  Introduction to Sociology

  Surveys theories and findings of sociology including culture, individuals and groups, socialization, and social control. Focuses primarily on U.S. and western societies with some cross-cultural comparisons. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• SOC205 4 credits

  American Society

  Examines social institutions such as the family, education, religion, government, economics, collective behavior, social change, population, and urban development. Focuses primarily on U.S. and western societies with some cross-cultural comparisons. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115; SOC204 recommended.

• SOC211 3 credits

  Social Deviance and Social Control

  Examines deviance and social control from a sociological perspective, showing how deviance is relative to cultural norms. Includes how deviant identities and subcultures are formed, and types of deviance that have a positive impact on society. Covers crime and punishment, white-collar crime, family violence, sexual variance, drug subcultures, cults, and social activism leading to positive social change.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115; SOC204 recommended.

• SOC213 4 credits

  Multicultural America

  Examines the social, political, economic, and legal forces affecting diverse racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115; SOC204 recommended.

• SOC218 4 credits

  Sociology of Gender

  Introduces sociological perspectives on gender. Central themes include the social construction of gender, changes and continuities in gender roles and identities, and the connection between gender, power, and inequality. The course emphasizes the ways in which gender intersects with race, social class and sexual orientation. The focus is primarily on U.S. and Western societies, with some cross-cultural material. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115; SOC204 recommended.

• SOC221 4 credits

  Juvenile Delinquency

  Presents a philosophical, historical, and practical survey of juvenile justice administration in the United States. In the context of an interdisciplinary framework, theories, factors, and characteristics of delinquency will be presented and treatment and delinquency prevention programs will be surveyed. Dual numbered as CJ201.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and BT113 or WR115.

• SOC225 4 credits

  Social Problems

  Analyzes selected social problems in various political, social and economic contexts. Includes problems in family and work, social inequality, poverty, health care and the environment, and crime. Solutions to social problems in the U.S. are examined and compared with solutions from other countries.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115; SOC204 recommended.

• SOC228 4 credits

  Environment and Society

  Examines the relationship between society and the environment including how cultural, social, economic, and political forces have impacted the earth and natural environment, and how humans have adapted. An emphasis will be placed on the study of social movements, cultures, and public policies that advance sustainability.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115; SOC204 recommended.

• SOC230 4 credits

  Introduction to Gerontology

  Introduces students to the field of gerontology and explores the relationships between aging individuals and society.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• SOC235 4 credits

  The Chicano/Latino Historical Experience

  Examines the diversity that resides within the Chicano, Mexicano, Latino, Hispanic and Caribbean cultural experience in the Americas, beginning from pre-Columbian times to the present. The curriculum covers pre-Columbian heritage, Spanish colonization, American conquest in the Mexican-American War and the Spanish American War, the Mexicans' role in American labor, Bracero Program, and the Chicano Movement. The class will provide a framework for understanding the ways in which distinctive social and cultural patterns arose, thus bringing awareness of contemporary expressions of identity and their historical origins. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.
  Prerequisite: BT113 or WR115.

• SOC237 4 credits

  Computer-mediated Communication

  Introduces students to social perspective and focuses on the implications of computer-mediated communication. Current theories are introduced and applied. Readings, discussions and assignments will focus on the environment, theories, and practices of common computer-mediated communication in today’s world. The nature and impact of a variety of topics will be explored, including social interactions, the workplace, Web-based instruction, impression management, therapy and online health care. Within the topics, the focus is on concepts such as ethics, confidentiality, accessibility, relationships, validity of information, and global implications.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115; PSY101 or BT101 recommended.

• SOC243 4 credits

  Drugs, Crime and Addiction

  Discusses drug problems in society including the history of drug use, causes of addiction, and identification of illegal drugs. Also studies the criminal law as a use factor. Dual numbered as CJ243.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and BT113 or WR115; SP111 and WR121 recommended,

• SOC244 4 credits

  Introduction to Criminology

  Offers an interdisciplinary perspective of crime and criminal behavior in relation to the criminal justice system. Theoretical approaches to explaining crime, criminal statistics, typologies, and victimology will be assessed. The influence of crime theory on public policy will be explored. Dual numbered as CJ101.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and BT113 or WR115.

• SOC280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Sociology

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.