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SCIENCE OF SOCIETY I (IC 305)

Term: 2010 Fall UG Rindge

Faculty

Dr. Robert G. GoodbyShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Robert G. Goodby
goodbyr@franklinpierce.edu
Office hours:
  • 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
  • Monday 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM
  • Wednesday 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM
  • Thursday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Friday 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM
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    Schedule

    Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM (8/31/2010 - 12/15/2010) Location: RNDG MARCU 125

    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