Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2018
SOCI 368 001 (CRN: 24648)
SOCIOLOGY OF DISASTER
Long Title: SOCIOLOGY OF DISASTER
Department: Sociology
Instructor: Elliott, Jim
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR RZR 123 (8-JAN-2018 - 20-APR-2018)
Session: 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:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 35
Enrollment data as of: 25-SEP-2023 11:12AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Final Exam Time:
26-APR-2018
9:00AM - 12:00PM R DCH 1064
Description: This course will cover social dimensions of disasters stemming from natural and human hazards. Emphasis will focus on social, economic and political forces that put people unequally at risk as well as how vulnerable social groups experience and adjust to these risks and associated hazards.