DHC 250 - Social and Behavioral Dynamics I

Description:
Variable Topic. Courses focus on how individuals, cultures, and societies operate and evolve and introduce disciplined ways of thinking about individuals and groups. May be repeated for credit under a different topic.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Douglas Honors College.

Credits: (4)

General Education Category: K6 - Individual & Society

General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify basic principles and institutions that underlie the cultures and traditions of groups, organizations, societies, and/or nations and apply these principles of human behavior for understanding self and others.
Analyze the implications of participation in social groups and institutions to consider ways they inform ethical interactions and contribute to social inequalities
Describe and interpret theories about individuals, social interactions and networks, or the relationships between individuals and society while applying critical thinking to specific situations involving personal and community decision-making.
Explain and apply diverse empirical methods, including quantitative and experimental techniques, to investigate and analyze individuals, groups, or societies.
Demonstrate effective use of written and oral communication skills both in form and structure within appropriate disciplinary conventions.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/20/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online