Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:01:30
SOCIOLOGY
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
E [30/36] 42755 Lec 006 CYP 2230 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Maldonado, Alfred
E [31/36] 42754 Lec 004 CYP 1114 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Maldonado, Alfred
E [31/36] 42756 Lec 007 CYP 2231 T 6:30pm - 9:10pm OH Turley, Alan
E [31/36] 42752 Lec 002 CYP 2230 TTh 9:10am - 10:25am OH Tawwater, Andrea
E [34/36] 42785 Lec 042 CYP 1118 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Tawwater, Andrea
E [26/28] 42761 Lec 012 EVC 8345. MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Banks, Amber
E [13/36] 42771 Lec 024 JHS 224 TTh 7:30am - 8:45am OH Sarles, Sharon
42771 - ONLY for students who attend Jarrell High School.
E [25/35] 42784 Lec 041 NRG 1214 F 12:00pm - 2:40pm OH Weiner, David
E [27/28] 42776 Lec 032 NRG 4204 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Echevarria-Cruz, Samuel
E [20/24] 42775 Lec 031 NRG 2155 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Echevarria-Cruz, Samuel
E [23/25] 42779 Lec 035 NRG PB1 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Weiner, David
E [20/24] 42780 Lec 036 NRG 4146 MW 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Taylor, Jack
E [24/25] 42783 Lec 039 NRG PB1 MW 7:05pm - 8:20pm OH Banks, Amber
E [19/24] 42781 Lec 037 NRG 4220 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Echevarria-Cruz, Samuel
E [22/25] 42782 Lec 038 NRG 4203 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Echevarria-Cruz, Samuel
E [30/36] 42757 Lec 008 PIN 506 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Butler, Mark
E [26/36] 42758 Lec 009 PIN 611 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Butler, Mark
E [29/36] 42760 Lec 011 PIN 506 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Turley, Alan
E [29/36] 39907 Lec 023 RGC A256 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Tawwater, Andrea
E [30/36] 42786 Lec 043 RGC 126 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Tawwater, Andrea
E [30/36] 42762 Lec 014 RGC 123 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Pulich, Joyce
E [30/36] 42765 Lec 017 RGC 123 TTh 9:10am - 10:25am OH Pulich, Joyce
E [27/36] 42764 Lec 016 RGC 123 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Weiner, David
E [27/36] 42766 Lec 018 RGC 019 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Ziegler, Deborah
E [26/32] 42763 Lec 015 RRH 221 TTh 11:00am - 12:15pm OH Maldonado, Alfred
E [33/36] 42767 Lec 019 RVS 8132 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Christine, Glynis
E [24/30] 42770 Lec 022 RVS 7006 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Ziegler, Deborah
E [32/36] 42773 Lec 027 RVS 7003 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Ziegler, Deborah
E [34/36] 42768 Lec 020 RVS 7004 TTh 9:10am - 10:25am OH Swearingen, William
E [32/36] 42777 Lec 033 RVS 7002 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Swearingen, William
E [32/36] 42769 Lec 021 RVS 7002 TTh 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Decierdo, Margarita
E [31/36] 42778 Lec 034 SAC 1203 MW 9:10am - 10:25am OH Pulich, Joyce
E [28/36] 42787 Lec 047 SAC 1317 MW 6:00pm - 7:15pm OH Harris, Rand
E [27/36] 42788 Lec 048 SAC 1316 TTh 10:40am - 11:55am OH Butler, Mark
E [26/32] 42759 Lec 010 THS 300 MW 2:45pm - 4:00pm OH Fleming, Grace
42759 - ONLY for students who attend Travis High School.
SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Problems
E [28/36] 42789 Lec 001 RGC 129 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Ziegler, Deborah
SOCI 2306 Human Sexuality
E+ [25/23] 44119 Lec 002 CYP 1126 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Rison, Stephen
E+ [25/23] 42791 Lec 001 CYP 2228 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Patterson, Merryl
E+ [25/21] 43561 Lec 003 NRG 1214 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Rison, Stephen
SOCI 2326 Social Psychology
E+ [32/24] 42795 Lec 008 NRG 1214 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Weiner, David
SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work
E [23/25] 42799 Lec 004 NRG PB1 MW 4:15pm - 5:30pm OH Alvarado, Blanca
E [34/36] 42797 Lec 001 RGC 123 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Alvarado, Blanca
SOCW 2362 Social Welfare as a Social Institution
E+ [13/36] 42800 Lec 001 RGC A251 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Alvarado, Blanca
SOC 2653 Research Methods in Sociology
[25/18] 42748 Lec 002 NRG 2120 TTh 9:10am - 10:25am OH Shepperd, Jerry
[25/18] 42747 Lec 001 RGC 123 TTh 4:15pm - 5:30pm OH Shepperd, Jerry
SOC 2743 Social Statistics
[25/29] 42750 Lec 002 NRG PB3 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am OH Beck, Jennifer
[25/21] 42751 Lec 003 RGC 123 TTh 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Ramos-Cancel, Maria
[25/19] 42749 Lec 001 RGC 124 TTh 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Ramos-Cancel, Maria
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
E [18/36] 44409 Lec 051 DVE H106 MWF 3:10pm - 4:17pm OH Banks, Amber
44409 - ONLY for students who attend Del Valle High School.
E [28/36] 43415 Lec 049 NRG 2117 MW 7:05pm - 8:45pm OH Taylor, Jack
E [21/28] 40059 Lec 028 RRH 318 MW 12:30pm - 2:10pm OH Christine, Glynis
E [24/28] 41196 Lec 040 RRH 318 TTh 12:30pm - 2:10pm OH Lalgee, Rennison
E [31/36] 43414 Lec 046 RVS 8100 MW 4:15pm - 5:55pm OH Christine, Glynis
E [35/36] 43416 Lec 050 SAC 1316 TTh 5:15pm - 6:55pm OH Lalgee, Rennison
8 Week Session October 19 - December 13
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
E [27/36] 43589 Lec 045 RGC A257 MW 2:50pm - 5:30pm OH Sarles, Sharon
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
E [40/50] 42753 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Shepperd, Jerry
42753 - J. Shepperd, 223.3057, email: shepperd@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus
orientation: Attend Tue 8/25 8:30-9:30pm RGC A251 or Sat 8/29 noon-1pm RGC 123
E [31/36] 42774 OPC 029 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Echevarria-Cruz, Samuel
42774 - Internet access required. S. Echevarria-Cruz, 223.6283. For MANDATORY Online
orientation information 1st week of class, email: sechevar@austincc.edu
SOCI 2301 Marriage and The Family
E [67/51] 42790 OPC 002 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Shepperd, Jerry
42790 - J. Shepperd, 223.3057, email: shepperd@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus
orientation: Attend Tue 8/25 8:30-9:30pm RGC A251 or Sat 8/29 noon-1pm RGC 123
SOCI 2319 American Minorities
E [36/26] 42792 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Ziegler, Deborah
42792 - Internet access required. D. Ziegler, 223.6681. For MANDATORY Online orientation
information 1st week of class, email: dziegler@austincc.edu
SOCI 2326 Social Psychology
E+ [36/25] 42794 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Cisneros-Solis, Maria
42794 - Internet access required. M. Cisneros-Solis, 223.3388, email: mcisnero@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation information 8/25-8/28 at www.austincc.edu/mcisnero
SOCI 2336 Criminology
E [36/27] 42796 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Swearingen, William
42796 - Internet access required. S. Swearingen, 223.1790 x22490. MANDATORY: email
scotts@austincc.edu during 1st week of class only.
SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work
E [29/36] 42798 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Alvarado, Blanca
42798 - Internet access required. B. Alvarado, 223.3017. For MANDATORY online orientation
information email balvarad@austincc.edu during the 1st week of class.
SOCW 2362 Social Welfare as a Social Institution
E+ [15/36] 41380 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Alvarado, Blanca
41380 - Internet access required. B. Alvarado, 223.3017. For MANDATORY online orientation
information email balvarad@austincc.edu during the 1st week of class.
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
E [84/75] 43411 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Shepperd, Jerry
43411 - J. Shepperd, 223.3057, email: shepperd@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus
orientation: Attend Tue 9/22 8:30-9:30pm RGC 337
E [34/66] 43413 OPC 030 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Dorsett, Rollie
43413 - Internet access required. R. Dorsett, 223.1790 x 25154, email: rollied@austincc.edu
MANDATORY On-line orientation at www.austincc.edu/dorsett
SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Problems
E [9/18] 43417 OPC 004 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Dorsett, Rollie
43417 - Internet access required. R. Dorsett, 223.1790 x 25154, email: rollied@austincc.edu
MANDATORY On-line orientation at www.austincc.edu/dorsett
SOCI 2301 Marriage and The Family
E [67/51] 43418 OPC 001 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Shepperd, Jerry
43418 - J. Shepperd, 223.3057, email: shepperd@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus
orientation: Attend Tue 9/22 8:30-9:30pm RGC 337
SOCI 2319 American Minorities
E [36/26] 43419 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Ziegler, Deborah
43419 - Internet access required. D. Ziegler, 223.6681. For MANDATORY Online orientation
information 1st week of class, email: dziegler@austincc.edu
SOCI 2326 Social Psychology
E+ [36/31] 43420 OPC 005 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH De La Ronde, Chris
43420 - Internet access required. C. De La Ronde, 223.1790 x 26202. For MANDATORY
Online orientation information, email cdelaron@austincc.edu the 1st week of class.
SOCI 2336 Criminology
E [36/27] 43421 OPC 004 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Swearingen, William
43421 - Internet access required. S. Swearingen, 223.1790 x22490. MANDATORY: email
scotts@austincc.edu during 1st week of class only.
8 Week Session October 19 - December 13
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
E [84/75] 43588 OPC 005 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Shepperd, Jerry
43588 - J. Shepperd, 223.3057, email: shepperd@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus
orientation: Attend Tue 10/20 8:30-9:30pm RGC 124
E [22/36] 43928 OPC 013 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Echevarria-Cruz, Samuel
43928 - Internet access required. S. Echevarria-Cruz, 223.6283. For MANDATORY Online
orientation information 1st week of class, email: sechevar@austincc.edu
SOCI 2301 Marriage and The Family
E [67/51] 43590 OPC 003 ITV Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Shepperd, Jerry
43590 - J. Shepperd, 223.3057, email: shepperd@austincc.edu MANDATORY on-campus
orientation: Attend Tue 10/20 8:30-9:30pm RGC 124
SOCI 2336 Criminology
E [36/27] 43592 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Swearingen, William
43592 - Internet access required. S. Swearingen, 223.1790 x22490. MANDATORY: email
scotts@austincc.edu during 1st week of class only.
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to theoretical perspectives and research pertaining to society and to the relationship between society and the individual. Covers the basic elements of society, such as culture, social structure, social groups, social class, race, gender, social institutions, social processes, and social change.
Introduction to Sociology: Honors - Please contact the Honors Department at 223-3255 or honors@austincc.edu for additional information. For the Honors course, there will be an in-depth examination of these topics and the underlying theories, with emphasis on developing oral and written communication skills.
SOCI 1306 Contemporary Social Problems
An inquiry into select groups of current social problems with specific reference to their origin, development, and their suggested solutions.
SOCI 2301 Marriage and The Family
A study of the problems pertaining to and affecting the family unit.
Marriage and The Family: HonorsPlease contact the Honors Department at 223-3255 or honors@austincc.edu for additional information.
SOCI 2306 Human Sexuality
This course explores various aspects of human sexual behavior, including the biology of sex, female and male sexuality, sex roles, the psychology of sex differences, and sexually transmitted diseases. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301.
SOCI 2319 American Minorities
A survey course that covers the cultural heritage of the major American minorities within a sociological framework. In addition, the problems of adaptation to the majority cultural framework are considered in relation to the specific sociological needs of each minority.
SOCI 2326 Social Psychology
A survey of the basic theories and research methods in social psychology; the interaction between the individual and society; the process of acquiring a self concept; socialization processes; personal and social adjustment; interaction within the group. Credit may not be earned for this course and PSYC 2319. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301.
SOCI 2336 Criminology
Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior. Its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment and rehabilitation.
SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work
Development of the philosophy and practice of social work in the United States. A survey of the fields and techniques of social work with attention given to requirements for graduate training in the field of social work.
SOCW 2362 Social Welfare as a Social Institution
An introduction to the study of social work and the underlying philosophy and ethics of social work. Also looks at special populations and how the social welfare institution has responded to their needs. Prerequisite: SOCW 2361.
SOCI 2389 Academic Cooperative
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in sociology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human social behavior and/or social institutions. Course may be repeated when topics vary. Transportation, insurance, and other expenses will be provided by the student.
Research Internship in the Social Sciences -- The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for qualified students to obtain firsthand, supervised research experience in the social sciences. Students will be placed in different settings at ACC or organizations in the community to assist professionals in the social sciences with various research activities. Students may assist researchers by providing the necessary literature review for the design of the study, collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, as well as contributing to the research report. Students will spend an average of five hours per week at the internship site.
Social Services -- Field Experience -- The purpose of this course is to provide supervised practical experiences to help students explore their interest and capabilities for careers in the various helping professions. Minimum of fifty (50) clock hours in the semester in a social service placement. Prerequisite: For Research Internship, SOC 2743 and SOC 2653 (or concurrent enrollment in SOC 2653). For Field Experience, SOCW 2361.
SOC 2653 Research Methods in Sociology
This course provides an overview of the case study, survey, observational, correlation, quasi-experimental, and experimental research methods and designs. Emphasis is given to the experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs as well as to methods of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting sociological and psychological data. Other topics include validity, reliability, sampling, evaluation of research, writing research proposals and reports, ethics, etc. Students read research articles from professional journals and are introduced to more advanced statistical procedures such as MANOVA-F test, post-hoc measures, planned comparisons, multiple correlations, and multiple regressions. Credit may not be earned for both this course and PSY 2663. Prerequisite: SOC 2743 or PSYC 2317 or equivalent. Prerequisite courses should have been completed with a grade of C or better.
SOC 2743 Social Statistics
Designed for social and behavioral science students, this course covers measurement scales, graphing, measures of central tendency and variability, transformed scores, correlation and regression, normal distribution, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, t and z tests, introduction to ANOVA-F test, and certain nonparametric statistics. Emphasis is on the conceptual understanding of statistics within the context of research and the interpretation of statistical results. Relevant research topics are included. Calculations are required. Credit may not be earned for both this course and PSYC 2317. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301 or equivalent, and MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 or equivalent.