A research workshop for trainees in demography and ecology focusing on current population science research.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026← Community and Environmental Sociology (C&ESOC)
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A graduate workshop covering social science research methods and professional development skills like ethics and data management.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026#3 ·C&ESOC/SOC 875
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1–4 creditsC&ESOC/SOC 875 covers advanced, variable topics in sociology for graduate students.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026C&ESOC/SOC 533 applies sociological approaches to community, rural, and public health, examining evidence and policy for vulnerable populations.
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Historical reviews of Joshua Garoon: Reviewers characterize the course as easy with more homework than expected.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Examines how education addresses environmental and social sustainability challenges through behavior change, empowerment, and community action.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025Introduces sociological principles by examining human interaction with the natural environment and environmental issues in national and global perspectives.
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Historical reviews of Ian Carrillo, Kathryn Anderson: The workload involves substantial readings and multiple-choice tests, though assessments are considered manageable if students complete the readings and review covered material.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025C&ESOC/SOC 211 introduces basic sociological principles and discusses key perspectives on society, groups, and social change.
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The course is lecture and reading-heavy, requiring students to take notes on verbal content not found on slides for tests.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026#8 ·C&ESOC/ENVIRST/SOC 540
Sociology of International Development, Environment, and Sustainability
3 creditsSociological analysis of economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social justice in the developing world.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jane Collins: Workload includes three 2-page papers, two exams, and a book review, with attendance recommended for paper content.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025Introduction to community and environmental sociology examining social-biophysical linkages
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jane Collins, Sarah Lloyd, Sarah Rios: Jane Collins' course was described as easy with exams based on slides, though short essays were poorly graded by a TA. Sarah Rios assigned difficult weekly readings and relied on TAs for explanations, with grades based on big tests and book reports.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026C&ESOC/SOC 357 teaches scientific methods for testing sociological theory, including problem definition, hypothesis construction, and data evaluation, with practical research project experience.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features group projects, homework assignments, and weekly quizzes. Reviewers generally find the workload manageable and appropriate, though some note that group projects can be stressful due to coordination with other classes.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines the social and cultural dimensions of food production and consumption through historical and cross-cultural lenses.
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Historical reviews of Valerie Stull: Students report that quizzes are difficult and specific, often requiring full attendance and reading all assigned articles in their entirety to avoid failure.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026#12 ·C&ESOC/SOC 210
Survey of Sociology
3–4 creditsSURVEY OF SOCIOLOGY introduces American sociology, its subfields, theoretical traditions, and research methods.
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Historical reviews of Chad Goldberg, Jason Nolen : The course requires significant writing as a Comm B class. Workload is manageable if you attend lectures and complete readings, with three exams and no quizzes.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Statistics for Sociologists I teaches descriptive statistics, probability, inference, regression, and contingency table analysis for sociological data.
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The course is described as easy with fair exams, requiring students to pay attention and complete weekly assignments to succeed.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers classical sociological theory including Marx, Durkheim, and Weber.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires significant reading, with some texts described as confusing. Grading typically includes attendance, reading reflections, and take-home exams that demand consistent engagement with the assigned material.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Applied linear regression modeling for social scientists using Stata and SAS.
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Historical reviews of John Logan: Logan's course involved significant homework, with one student reporting up to 20 hours per week and assignments lasting up to 12 hours. The workload was heavy, though some reviews noted there were no traditional exams.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025