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• SCI 113: Physics in Science Fiction

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores the use and abuse of physics in science fiction. Discusses staples of science fiction including time travel, faster-than-light speed travel, quantum mechanics and artificial gravity. Examines the agreement between phenomena presented in fiction and our current model of the universe. Reviews popular, current science fiction franchises as well as classical science fiction.
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• SCI 115: Physical Science Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Evaluates and analyze data collected from simple physical systems such as pullies, ramps, magnets, batteries and bulbs, and pendulum. Reinforces concepts illustrated in SCI 105 Physical Science.
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• SCI 117: Chemistry for Everyone Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A basic laboratory course in chemistry for the non-science major. Laboratory exercises are designed for the students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the process of science and of the significance of chemistry in everyday life. These laboratory exercises will demonstrate basic chemical principles and will include consumer topics, such as acids and bses, nuclear chemistry, water hardness, and food additives. Prerequisite:    Must be taken after or concurrent with SCI 107.
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• SCI 281: Special Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
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• SOC 151: Principles of Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A scientific study of the structure of human societies and the behavior of individual people andgroups in society. Examines the relationship between individuals and societal institutions,processes, and interactions. Provides an overview of the discipline including key concepts, maintheoretical perspectives, the methods and research findings of sociologists, and socialinequalities. Meets Social Science requirement for Liberal Studies. SOC 151 and 161 may besubstituted interchangeably for D/F repeats. SOC 151 and SOC 161 may not be used for duplicatecredit. SOC 161 is required for the Effective Teamwork and Communication minor.
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• SOC 161: Foundations of Sociology: Social Relations in Groups and Organizations

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Studies the structure of human societies and the behavior of individual people, groups, and teams in society. Examines the relationship between individuals and societal institutions, processes, and interactions with emphasis on the ways power/status are reflected. Explores the relationship between individual identity and team dynamics as it pertains to race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, and age while relating to the methods and research findings of sociologists. Applies decision-making and problem-solving as members of a small teams working to achieve a shared objective within a larger organizational context. Designed for those seeking a minor in Effective Teamwork and Communication. Meets Social Science for Liberal Studies. SOC 151 and 161 may be substituted interchangeably for D/F repeats, but SOC 161 is required for the Effective Teamwork and Communication minor. SOC 151 and 161 may not be used for duplicate credit.
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• SOC 231: Contemporary Social Problems

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Using a sociological perspective, this course examines pressing social problems as they relate to race, class and gender in contemporary American society. Such problems may include various issues such as poverty, delinquency, substance abuse, crime, divorce, and others. These issues will be considered through multiple lenses, including historical, economic and social, with connections to current social policy.
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• SOC 251: Sociology of Human Sexuality

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  In-depth analysis of a formerly taboo topic, human sexuality. Current information from biological, psychological, and sociological research on human relationships is presented to provide a foundation for self-understanding and societal values.
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• SOC 269: Sociology of Deviance

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An overview of the sociological study of deviance. Begins with examining the nature and meaning of deviance or how society creates deviance as social and legal constructions and identifies specific human behaviors as types or forms of deviance. Also examines the major theories or multi-causal explanations of why such deviance occurs. Further describes how society, especially its social institutions and agents, attempts to control or suppress such deviance. Social policy implications of such societal reactions are also considered. Prerequisite:    SOC 151 or instructor permission
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• SOC 314: Sociology of Native Americans

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An introduction to the history, "traditional" cultures, and changes brought by European settlement and American conquest, and the range of social issues faced by contemporary Native Americans on and off reservations. A special emphasis is placed on the efforts of indigenous Indian societies to maintain and regain access to land and other resources. Activist responses are considered along with the social consequences of past and present initiatives and policies.
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