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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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SOCI 343 001 (CRN: 16061)
RACE, SOCIETY & POPULATION CHG
Long Title: RACE, SOCIETY AND POPULATION CHANGE
Department: Sociology
Instructor: Thomas, Kevin
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 4
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 3:49PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: The U.S. population is more diverse than ever before - how did that happen? This course looks at how race and ethnicity patterns demographic processes. This course explores demographic techniques and collection of racial data. Topics include: Roots of racial diversity, collecting racial data, immigration and population growth, and population polices. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for SOCI 343 if student has credit for SOCI 543.