Spring 2024 Course Offerings

SOC 490 - Topics in Sociology

Description

Hours: One to three hours lecture per week Prerequisites: Consent of instructor In-depth analysis of current topics in sociology. Topics vary.

Meeting Information

Info current as 6/1/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
MW  4:30 PM  -  5:45 PM  Bell Tower 2572 1/20/2024 - 5/17/2024 Leslie Abell

Status: Open
Class Number: 2203
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/20/2024 - 5/17/2024
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 9
Available Seats: 31
Wait List Capacity: 10
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Status: Recommended
ISBN: 9781620367568
Title: Teach Yourself How to Learn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Author: McGuire

Status: Recommended
ISBN: 9781000981056
Title: Teach Yourself How to Learn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Author: McGuire

More textbook information including prices

Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division
  • Includes any In Person Meeting
  • Repeatable up to 9 units.
  • Repeatable by topic.

Notes

Consent of Instructor Required
In the demanding world of academia, equipping ourselves with vital student skills is essential. This special topics elective examines the practicalities of time management, defeating procrastination, and crafting productive study routines. It will also explore how sense of belonging and interpersonal networks shape our experiences and persistence in higher education. Through course readings, hands-on exercises, and reflective discussions, we will explore the science behind these skills as well as how to apply them directly to coursework. By engaging in practical activities and self-assessment, these skills will become integrated into our academic toolkits, fostering an effective balance between coursework and personal life.