Womens Studies (Minor)

• BI 204 - Human Genetics
  Mendelian and modified Mendelian inheritance including genotypic and phenotypic variability, DNA replication, protein synthesis and genetic abnormalities.
• BI 206 - Nutrition Through the Life Span
  Studies specific nutrients, their food sources, utilization, and importance for the maintenance of optimum health through the life span and also involves a diet selfstudy and analysis.
• BI 340 - Biology of Women
  The anatomy and physiology of women throughout their life span including issues relating to their health, nutrition, health-care, and specific disorders and diseases relating to women.
• CA 304 - Gender Communication
  Provides a comprehensive view of gender communication as it relates to its prevalence and impact in society. Research of gender communication serves to enhance greater understanding of the oppressive nature of gender communication and its influence on society. Competencies in the areas of perception, adaptability, critical thinking, and innovation are addressed. Prerequisite: CA 103 or 109.
• EN 265 - Women in Literature
  Study of literature by and/or about women, focusing on representations of gender and how gender relations are depicted in fiction, autobiography, poetry, and drama. Includes some discussion of issues pertinent to literary feminism. Cross-listed as WS 265.
• PY 211 - Human Development
  Study of the principles of human growth and development from conception to death. Includes methods of child study, consideration of individual differences, and analysis of patterns and sequences of development.
• PY 222 - Human Sexuality
  Consideration of biological, cultural, developmental, and psychological aspects of human sexuality, emphasizing class discussion of relevant issues. Among topics covered are AIDS, romantic love, sexual practices, and sexual orientation.
• PY 382 - Psychology of Women
  Investigation of the differences and similarities in psychological functioning between women and men. Influence of major life events occurring only in women (e.g. menstruation, pregnancy) on psychological functioning are a special focus. WS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies is highly recommended but not required. Prerequisite: PY 101
• SO 131 - Marriage and Family
  Description and analysis of the social institution of the family in society. The course introduces students to such societal norms as courtship, engagement, marriage, child-rearing practices, divorce, and remarriage. The course allows students to review the status of men and women in different cultural environments and to study alternatives to marriage and the family.
• SO 141 - Minority Relations
  Introduction to the problems of minorities in a society. Students are introduced to the concepts of dominance, minority, power, status, conflict, prejudice, and discrimination. The course examines minority groups in American society and the processes of accommodation to the larger society.
• SO 250 - Women in American Society
  Focus on how a society prescribes and assigns norms according to gender. Emphasis will be put on how major social institutions (family, government, religion, the media, economics, and medicine) define sex roles and stress differences among men and women instead of similarities. Because of this we ask: Do women have minority status in American society?
• SO 310 - Social Problems
  Introduction to major social problems in American society, including poverty, deviance, population change, urbanization, chemical dependency, suicide, family stability, and economic change. Offered once a year, alternating between day and evening programs. Prerequisite: SO 101 or permission of instructor
• SO 340 - Social Gerontology
  Process of aging in human society and the adaptations of groups and individuals to the aging process. Reviews theories of aging, demographics of aging, living patterns of the elderly, physical and mental health of the elderly, self-perception, and development of policies for providing services to the elderly. Prerequisite: SO 101 or permission of instructor
• WS 101 - Introduction to Women¿s Studies
  Introduction to the history and theories of feminism from a multidisciplinary perspective.  Gender issues will be explored from a number of different perspectives, including: historical, psychological, anthropological, political, and religious perspectives.
• WS 401 - Women's Studies Seminar
  In-depth exploration and analysis of significant issues in women's and gender studies.  Content and direction of the course is the responsibility of the students under the guidance of the instructor.