• SOC 3653: Global Population Probs

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course explores the social psychological and social structural impacts of historical, contemporary, and projected global population problems at regional, national, and local levels. Lectures first introduce students to basic demographic models of fertility, mortality, and migration, and then quickly move on to investigate specific demographic-related problems in areas such as gender inequality, international migration, crime, public health, urbanization, poverty, and the human environment. Students learn how to utilize social demographic resources available on the internet at national population data centers in societies around the world to interactively develop a series of mini-research projects.
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• SOC 3671: Medical Sociology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course introduces students to the field of medical sociology through lectures and discussions of major concepts, theories, and issues relating to the causes and consequences of health and illness. Three general areas are covered: the convergence of social science and medicine, health and illness behavior, and mainstream and alternative medical care. Examples of topics covered are conception of health, social stress and health, doctor-patient relationship, complementary and alternative medicine, and issues in the U.S. health care delivery system.
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• SOC 3673: Social Epidemiology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  What are the major public health problems in our country and across the globe today? How do illnesses spread so quickly across a population? Why is life expectancy higher in some countries than others? Can public health policies and medical technologies control or reduce the spread of illness? Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related outcomes in population. Epidemiology is also defined as the application of statistical analyses to the control of health problems and the formation of public health interventions. Students will use real-life data to explore how epidemiologists measure morbidity, mortality, and life expectancy across a population. They will examine the various types of research methods that epidemiologists use and discover how to statistically identify the risk factors or cause of a disease.
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  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• SOC 3720: Env. Health Disparities

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course will focus on inequalities (or disparities) in illnesses associated with environmental hazards, be they physical, chemical or biological agents in air, water, soil or food. The health consequences of environmental hazards are generally underappreciated and inadequately recognized. According to World Health Organization estimates, more people die each year worldwide from air pollution alone than from HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. Health disparities occur when groups of people systematically face obstacles that adversely affect their health based on their race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or sex/gender identity (among others characteristics historically linked to social and spatial exclusion). The elimination of environmental health disparities requires attention to environmental hazards and social conditions; it necessitates an interdisciplinary perspective.
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• SOC 3741: Migrants&Communities

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class explores the experiences of contemporary migrant populations, including immigrants, refugees, displaced persons and individuals involved in human trafficking. Students will critically analyze the social, political and economic forces that influence trans-border movements, the impacts of immigration on families, communities and economies in origin and destination societies, as well as the influence of voluntary and involuntary migration on individual livelihoods, health, and human rights. Students will develop an understanding of immigrants as central to globalization processes and the societal challenges and contributions that accompany mass migration.
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• SOC 3769: Disparities in Health

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The purpose of this course will be to examine the link between social position and health patterns in the US population. Two central questions will be addressed: (1) Which groups in society are more or less advantaged in terms of health and longevity? Why are certain groups in society more or less advantaged in terms of health and longevity? To answer these questions, we will begin with an introduction to social epidemiology, mind-body-society processes, and key 2 health-related concepts and methodologies. The bulk of the semester will be devoted to understanding how social position (and socially patterned conditions) might contribute to health and longevity patterns. Specific topics include socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender, aging, family, religious involvement, and neighborhood context.
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• SOC 3770: Health,Sexuality&Gender

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is intended to be an introduction to a sociological approach to studying social disparities in health, with a particular focus on gender and sexuality disparities. Students will become familiar with the individual, interpersonal, and structural forces that shape health across sexual orientation and gender identities. We will also bring a sociological lens to relevant contemporary issues, including access to contraception, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual violence, and discriminatory policies that target LGBTQ persons.
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• SOC 3870: Research Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This is a research seminar designed to help students in developing and achieving research projects. Students will learn the research process including research design, data collection methods, statistical analysis, graphical representations of data, and scientific writing through actually conducting research. Beyond providing a structured framework guided by the instructor, the seminar also helps facilitate a cohort and team experience among students who can aid or work together in the research process.
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• SOC 3877: Senior Thesis 1

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Students accepted into the Department's Senior Honors Thesis Program (SOC 4877 below) must enroll for this course in the Fall Semester prior to beginning work on the thesis under the supervision of a faculty tutor. See the full description of this program posted at the Department's website (www.soc.utah.edu). Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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• SOC 3900: CLAC Course

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Cultures and Languages across the Curriculum Course is an optional 1-credit section taught in another language (to be specified in the course schedule notes. Must be taken concurrently with a designated 3000-level sociology course. Permission of instructor required and usually involves an additional weekly class meeting. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent. Co-requisites: Taken concurrently with a designated 1000-3000 level SOC course.
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