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• SCIE 104: Weather and Climate

  4.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This lecture and laboratory based course investigates the principles and processes that govern weather and climate on Earth. Topics include the structure of the atmosphere, temperature, air pressure, wind, cloud types and cloud formation, precipitation and storm formation, climate, and introduction to basic weather map interpretation and forecasting. Prerequisite:    Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better); and Math Placement Test score of 5 or higher or MATH095 (C or better)
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• SCIE 105: Introduction to Environmental Science

  4.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This lecture and laboratory course examines the history of environmental ethics, conservation movements, environmental policy and sustainable lifestyles. It covers basic ecological principles, especially as pertains to conservation, restoration, and resource management. Students study agricultural practices, waste management, and energy sources. Laboratory exercises require field trips and service learning.
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• SCIE 206: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course teaches the theory and practical use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include issues of data accuracy, map projections, scale, data collection, metadata, and data storage/management. GIS analysis techniques, data display options, and cartography are also covered. Students use current GIS software in laboratory exercises. Prerequisite:    CISC110 (C or better)
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• SOCI 110: Introduction to Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family.
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• SOCI 110H: Introduction to Sociology (Honors section)

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family. Prerequisite:    Admission to the Honors at Bucks program
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• SOCI 110P: Introduction to Sociology (Paired Section)

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in the field of sociology, with emphasis upon the application of these concepts to the understanding of American institutions: politics, economics, religion, education, marriage, and the family. Corequisite:    Paired Section of READ110
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• SOCI 120: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course explores human culture worldwide, including cultural elements and systems, diversity and cross-cultural interactions, and cultural change. It covers concepts essential to the discipline of cultural anthropology, such as holism, fieldwork, and environmental adaptation. Course topics include worldview, domestic groups, kinship, gender, power structures, economics, religion, and artistic expression.
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• SOCI 140: Peoples of America

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  This course explores systems of oppression and liberation related to racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, gender outlaws, sexual minorities, and other marginalized groups in U.S. society. Attention is on past and present status of these groups as it relates to an understanding of intergroup dynamics in today's society.
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• SOCI 143: Introduction to Queer Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  In this course, students explore historical and contemporary ways that gender and sexuality have been regulated by cultural norms and social institutions. Students examine how homophobia and transphobia are inextricably linked to racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression. Students analyze Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Queer political movements.
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• SOCI 150: Criminology

  3.00 Credits

  Bucks County Community College

  
  The sociological relationships involved in the causes and prevention of crime and juvenile delinquency and in the treatment of criminal offenders.
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