What do you all think?

[JLMACN]

Im looking to take 1 of these classes this summer....and Im having a hard time deciding..

Social Science/Economics - 3 hours

One course from any of the following categories
may count toward the three required hours.

A. Anthropology

ANTH 125 Cultural Anthropology................................3
ANTH 126 Physical Anthropology................................3
ANTH 130 World Cultures.......................................3


B. Economics

ECON 132 Survey of Economics..................................3
ECON 230 Economics I..........................................3
ECON 231 Economics II.........................................3


C. Political Science

POLS 122 Political Science....................................3
POLS 124 American National Government.........................3
POLS 126 State and Local Government...........................3
POLS 132 Introduction to Comparative Government...............3
POLS 135 International Relations..............................3


D. Psychology

PSYC 121 Applied Psychology...................................3
PSYC 130 Introduction to Psychology...........................3


E. Sociology

SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology............................3
SOC 125 Social Problems......................................3
SOC 131 Marriage and the Family..............................3

I am thinking Social Problems....but World Cultures looks interesting...and after reading up on Survey of Economics....that looks good too...

what do you all suggest? I know some are familiar with these ...
Im taking Exploring World Religions this summer as well...
These are all electives I have to take.......for my engineering degree..


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[RedStorm]

I suggest Physical Anthropology. I'm an anthro major though, so I'm biased, but it really is a fascinating class.

Besides that, World Cultures and Comparitive Government are probably pretty interesting.

 

[JLMACN]

^^^what is physical anthropolgy about?

obviously im trying to take a easier class here....mainly becuase i plan on taking 12 hours in the summer which is already dificult....but summer classes are all fast paced classes.....so its more difficult.

fill me in about Phsyical Anthropology....

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[Deadpool]

I've taken almost all of those classes you listed. I'd recomend taking:

POLS 132 Introduction to Comparative Government...............3
POLS 135 International Relations..............................3
SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology............................3
SOC 125 Social Problems......................................3

 

[RedStorm]

I've gotta go to class in a few minutes so I'll keep it brief.

It the study of humans from a biological standpoint. It's main focus is human evolution and to understand it, it places an emphasis in the study of primates (mostly apes like chimps & gorillas, but also monkeys & other primates to a lesser degree). You will learn about various human (and primate) traits and ideas of how they evolved (i.e. upright, bipedal walking, language, color vision, brain size, etc.) Perhaps specifics of human anatomy. You'll probably learn about human ancestors like australopithicus, homo erectus, neanerthals, and other types before and after those. It covers human migration out of Africa and expansion into Asia and Europe. Tool making, early "religious" practice (burial, etc.).

Sorry that's really scattered, but I'm just throwing ideas out there. Basically the question of anthropology is: What does it mean to be human? I can clarify more later this evening if you need, or there's probably someone else who can give you a more coherent response. Off to school.

 

[JLMACN]

I've taken almost all of those classes you listed. I'd recomend taking:

POLS 132 Introduction to Comparative Government...............3
POLS 135 International Relations..............................3
SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology............................3
SOC 125 Social Problems......................................3

Dealpool.......which of these 3 would you say are the easiest? haha..
sorry....but like I said I will have alot on my plate already..
thanks mayne.

@ Redstorm.....thanks dude. I will keep this class in mind.

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[Deadpool]

My idea of easy is probably different from yours. I didn't enjoy my Anthro class very much and found it difficult.

Poli Sci classes are extremely easy for me. I Aced both of those classes.

Sociology intro would probably be the easiest out of all the ones I mentioned. That was a super easy A.

 

[JLMACN]

right right..

im really leaning toward Social problems because I like open debates and that class said they have that....
I also dont want a class thats gonna require much out of class work...
I work fulltime and my engineering classes are demanding as hell..

thanks for the info..

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[Deadpool]

Intro to sociology would require the least work too. Probably just midterm/finals and some book reading, maybe one paper. Poli Sci should require at least two papers and midterm/finals.