SOCY 347 - Sociology of Disasters

The course will present a sociological approach to a variety of both natural and man-made disasters or emergency situations. After a basic sociological framework of analysis has been established, specific types of disasters or emergency situations will be examined in terms of their nature, consequences, and overall sociological significance. The future policy implications of these events and the various societal responses to those events also will be explored. This course meets General Education requirements: Social Awareness and new Fall 2017 Self and Society. Typically Offered Spring only.
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite SOCY 121/D- Or SOCY 122/D- Or ANTH 122/D-
Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: SBSC