Class Schedules

My Spring 2012 Schedule

By Curtis  |  2011/10/27 14:38 Posted in Academic, Class Schedules  |  Comments Off

Introduction to Cognitive Science [ITCS6216]
Mark Faust
This course presents multiple perspectives on the study of intelligent systems. Broad coverage of such topics as philosophy of mind; human memory processes; reasoning and problem solving; artificial intelligence; language processing (human and machine); neural structures and processes and vision. Also includes is participation in the cognitive science seminar. — 3 hours

Planned

Principles of Human-Computer Interaction [ITIS6400]
Celine E. Latulipe
Prerequisite: Full graduate standing, or permission of department. This course will be an introduction to Human-computer Interaction practice and research. The course will include topics on the perceptual, cognitive, and social characteristics of people, as well as methods for learning more about people and their use of computing systems. We will cover the process of interface design, methods of design, and ways to evaluate and improve a design. The course will also highlight a number of current and cutting-edge research topics in Human- Computer Interaction. The course will be a balance of design, sociological/psychological, and information systems elements. — 3 hours

Planned

Queer Theory [WGST5050]
Katherine S. Stephenson
Introduction to key issues in Queer Theory, a field of studies that questions and redefines the identity politics of early Lesbian and Gay Studies. Queer Theory investigates the socially constructed nature of identity and sexuality and critiques normalizing ways of knowing and being. — 3 hours

Planned

Sociology of the Internet [SOCY4090]
Stephanie M. Mari
In this class, we will use major sociological perspectives to analyze how important elements of our “real lives” (and the essential functions of society) are increasingly taking place on the internet – a world wide web of linked sites and virtual spaces that extend the structures of established social institutions (such as mass media, government, and economy), yet also provide unique opportunities for interaction with individuals, cultures, and information. — 3 hours

Planned



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Fall 2011 Courses

By Curtis  |  2011/06/22 14:44 Posted in Class Schedules, Graduate School, UNCC  |  Comments Off

I have delayed posting about my fall 2011 courses due to my program of study being somewhat indeterminate until recently. The schedule itself is still somewhat flexible, due to the fact that I have not yet consulted with my advisor about the final plan for my program.

The graduate level courses I plan to take are the following:

Philosophy and Social Justice [PHIL6050]
Prerequisite: Permission of the department. In-depth treatment of selected problems and issues in philosophy. May be repeated for additional credit as topics vary.

Covers theories of justice from Plato to Rawls and non-violent strategies in the civil rights movement, the women’s movement, the gay rights movement, and the issues relating to immigration and poverty/homelessness. Beyond using established historical and contemporary philosophical texts on these issues, the class has several guest speakers. — 3 hours

Research Methods [RSCH6101]
Identification of logical, conceptual, and empirical research problems; application of methods and procedures, including conducting library research, interpreting research findings, and preparing reviews of related literature. (Fall, Spring, Summer) — 3 hours

Theoretical Approaches to Sexuality [WGST6601]
An interdisciplinary examination of the history of sexuality and contemporary theories of sexuality and the body. Topics covered include historical aspects of sexuality; representations of sexuality; politics of sexuality; critiques of psycho-analytic approaches to sexuality; feminist engagement with biological constructions of sexuality; and queer theory. — 3 hours

PHIL 6050 in its standard catalog definition does not count toward my program, but I intend to seek approval to use it in my degree program from the program director because the course focuses on two areas that are covered by my program, and contains concepts that could be beneficial to be knowledgeable of if I were to use a directed topics course to close out my program.

RSCH6101 I know will not apply to my active program no matter what, but applies to other programs that I intend to go into in the future (primarily MA Counseling). Having the course already completed will benefit my application for the programs, as well as help me have some requirement already met. Taking this course also helps meet the requirements for being a full-time graduate student.

WGST6601 is a core course in my current program. The course represents the primary reason I am in my present program.



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Last Minute Change

By Curtis  |  2011/06/04 02:18 Posted in Academic, Class Schedules  |  Comments Off

In a crazy decision regarding what would be best for my academic career, I have decided to make an adjustment to my Summer 2011 semester at Fayetteville. The semester starts on Monday morning, and something about my schedule was bothering me. I have decided on a variety of factors to drop “Urban Sociology” and instead add “Advanced Composition”.

I have only a minimal interest in Urban Sociology, and cannot at this time convince myself to dedicate my energy for summer to such a course. I do not particularly get along with the instructor, do not think I will be that interested in the course material and even if I were to complete the BA in Sociology program, the course would only count as an elective. Advanced Composition on the other hand, I have no knowledge of the instructor, except for a few emails that she and I have exchanged in the past, in which she seemed very pleasant. The course has no relevance to the degree program at all, but I do believe it will be useful in my upcoming graduate program, as well as in future academic pathways that I may find myself in. Perhaps this will also help me resolve my recent difficulties in expressing myself as clearly as I want in written form.

I cannot recall a time in the past when I have made such a dramatic schedule change this close to the beginning of a semester.

 

Advanced Composition [ENGL341]
Trela N. Anderson
A study of rhetorical strategies, sentence combining, editing, logic and persuasion, diction, usage, and research methods. — 3 hours

Registered



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Summer 2011 Course Descriptions

By Curtis  |  2011/05/29 04:50 Posted in Academic, Class Schedules  |  Comments Off

Sociology of Gender Roles [SOCI400]
Heather Griffiths
A course examining the social determinants of gender role identity, with emphasis on the relationship between gender role identity and personality, personal and professional relationships, work, religion, and general culture, particularly the culture of the United States. — 3 hours

Registered

Urban Sociology [SOCI442]
Jilly M. Ngwainmbi
A study of urbanism as a way of life; the growth and development of urban areas; urban social organization; change and problems of contemporary urban life; ecological patterning; urban planning; and problems of control. — 3 hours

Registered

History and Culture of the Ancient Greeks [LBST2101]
Dale Grote
The History and Culture of the Ancient Greeks. This section focuses on the cultural achievements and historical experience of the ancient Greeks and their legacy to the West. The course is divided into four units: (1) Homer’s Iliad, (2) The Persian Threat, (3) Material Culture, and (4) Greek Philosophies. — 3 hours

Active



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Spring 2011 Course Descriptions

By Curtis  |  2011/01/18 03:39 Posted in Academic, Class Schedules  |  Comments Off

Art History Survey 1 [ART114]
Richard L. Gilbert
This course covers the development of art forms from ancient times to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of human social development. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. — 3 hours

Active

Advance Seminar: Sex & Gender [PSYC430]
Dr. Lana A. Riggins
Advanced Seminar: Sex and Gender: This senior seminar will explore how various areas of psychology conceptualize and investigate the relationship between sexuality and gender. The study of gender/sexual relations will be approached from many different perspectives, including individual, social, cultural, historical, and biological. Sources will include journal articles, books, and fictional stories. PREREQ: PSYC 352 — 3 hours

Active

Introduction to SPSS [SOCI333]
Akbar Aghajanian
An introduction to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, a computer program for data processing and statistical analysis, enabling students without knowledge of programming or without programming aspirations to utilize the computer for scientific research. Prerequisite: SOCI 210 And SOCI 331 — 3 hours

Active

Crime and Delinquency [SOCI340]
Druann M. Heckert
A study of the nature of crime and delinquency as forms of deviant behavior, including theories of causation relating to both, with considerations of the justice system for each. — 3 hours

Active

History of Sociological Thought [SOCI350]
Jilly M. Ngwainmbi
A selective and systematic study of major writings in the development of modern sociological thought, with critical examination of the sociological theories of selected writers. — 3 hours

Active

Sociology of Deviant Behavior [SOCI360]
Heather Griffiths
A study of the major theories and types of deviant behavior, with critical analyses of society’s reactions to such behavior. — 3 hours

Active

Race and Ethnic Relation [SOCI412]
Suzanne Y. Strulowitz
A study of the theories and principles of majority minority relations, with emphasis on the status and problems of selected racial, ethnic, and religious minority groups in the United States and elsewhere — 3 hours

Active

Class Change for Spring 2011 Semester

By Curtis  |  2010/12/27 11:34 Posted in Academic, Class Schedules  |  Comments Off

This morning I happened to check Banner at 6am and discovered a single vacant seat for SOCI 360, Sociology of Deviant Behavior. I have since claimed that seat. As a result of having that course I am likely to not take on the graduate course. I am so tired of being concerned with what graduate schools are going to think of my course selections and other attributes of my academic life, so I am going to just go with what I feel will be the best match of courses for my interests. I am very interested in topics like deviant behavior, but not so much interested in things like modern theorists in sociology. Currently I am registered for a total of 21 credit hours for the Spring 2011 semester. 18 hours at Fayetteville and 3 more hours at Gaston. It is going to be quite a full semester, but nothing I can’t handle. Some of the courses will be easier than others for me. The easiest courses will be Introduction to SPSS at Fayetteville and Art History I at Gaston. I suspect the hardest will be History of Sociological Thought. I am looking forward to the semester being somewhat challenging, but hopefully it won’t kill me.

Planned Spring 2011 Semester

By Curtis  |  2010/10/28 16:24 Posted in Academic, Class Schedules  |  Comments Off

This is what the Spring 2011 semester for me looks like so far from my planning. Things may change a little if certain things don’t work out, but this looks to be pretty stable.  ART 114 is currently standing in for my elective course for the semester.

Introduction to SPSS [SOCI333]
An introduction to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, a computer program for data processing and statistical analysis, enabling students without knowledge of programming or without programming aspirations to utilize the computer for scientific research. Prerequisite: SOCI 210 And SOCI 331 — 3 hours

Planned

Crime and Delinquency [SOCI340]
Druann M. Heckert
A study of the nature of crime and delinquency as forms of deviant behavior, including theories of causation relating to both, with considerations of the justice system for each. — 3 hours

Planned

History of Sociological Thought [SOCI350]
Jilly M. Ngwainmb
A selective and systematic study of major writings in the development of modern sociological thought, with critical examination of the sociological theories of selected writers. — 3 hours

Planned

Race and Ethnic Relation [SOCI412]
Suzanne Y. Strulowitz
A study of the theories and principles of majority minority relations, with emphasis on the status and problems of selected racial, ethnic, and religious minority groups in the United States and elsewhere — 3 hours

Planned

Art History Survey 1 [ART114]
Richard L. Gilbert
This course covers the development of art forms from ancient times to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology, design, and style. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective of human social development. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts. — 3 hours

Planned