Description
IC305 Science of Society 3 credits
Compares contrasting theories about the relationships between an individual person and
increasingly complex levels of social integration. It also evaluates the scientific methods which
generate data used to test those theories. An important goal of the course is to promote
greater understanding and tolerance of different personalities, kinds of families and other
small groups. An appreciation of diversity is encouraged as students broaden their knowledge
base and sharpen their critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: completion of IC101, IC105,
IC106, IC205 or IC206 , IC210, IC212, IC260, or permission of Core Curriculum Administrator
and junior class standing.
Students may fulfill the Behavioral Science component of the Core Curriculum by taking either IC305
(Science of Society) or one of the following: AN101 (Introduction to Cultural Anthropology); PS101
(Introduction to Psychology); SO101 (Introduction to Sociology). Students may fulfill