Samantha Cima
Contact
ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Sociology Dept
- cima@ualberta.ca
Courses
SOC 100 - Introductory Sociology
An examination of the theory, methods, and substance of Sociology. The study of how societies are shaped including economy, culture, socialization, deviance, stratification, and groups. The process of social change through social movements, industrialization, etc. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in SOC 300.
SOC 210 - Introduction to Social Statistics
Statistical reasoning and techniques used by sociologists to summarize data and test hypotheses. Topics include describing distributions, cross-tabulations, scaling, probability, correlation/regression and non-parametric tests. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor. Note: This course is intended primarily for students concentrating in Sociology
SOC 260 - Inequality and Social Stratification
Introduction to the study of structured social inequalities and poverty; major theoretical approaches; findings from key empirical studies, with emphasis on Canada. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor.
SOC 320 - Introduction to Social Statistics
Statistical reasoning and techniques used by sociologists to summarize data and test hypotheses. Topics include describing distributions, cross-tabulations, scaling, probability, correlation/regression and non-parametric tests. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor. Note: This course is intended primarily for students concentrating in Sociology. Not open to students with credit in SOC 210.
SOC 325 - Topics in Criminology
Prerequisite: SOC 225 or consent of the instructor. Consult the Department for any additional prerequisites. Course may be taken more than once if topic(s) vary.
SOC 327 - Criminal Justice Administration in Canada
The evolution and evaluation of the theories of punishment; the law, the police and the courts; penal and reformatory institutions; probation and parole; experiments in reform and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: SOC 225 or consent of instructor.
SOC 402 - Topics in Sociology
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of the instructor. Note: Consult the Department for any additional prerequisites. Course may be taken more than once if topic(s) vary.