Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

SOCI 522 - SOCIAL AUTOPSIES

Long Title: SOCIAL AUTOPSIES
Department: Sociology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course explores mortality, and how long we live, as a social process. Though we often reflect on the biological, physiological, and genetic conditions that play parts in the length of our lives, we will explore evidence suggesting that social conditions shape mortality prospects for all of us. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: SOCI 422. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SOCI 522 if student has credit for SOCI 422.