Introduction to Statistics

This course is an introduction to statistical thinking and processes, including methods and concepts for discovery and decision-making using data. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-squared, and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis, including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Students apply methods and processes to applications using data from a broad range of disciplines.

Race, Ethnicity, and Society

Introduction to sociological and ethnic studies theories, research methodologies, and data sources to explore race and ethnicity in the U.S. through the lived experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Latino/a Americans. Students will draw upon major sociological and ethnic studies concepts to reflect upon and analyze racial and ethnic power relations at all societal levels, including within their own lives. The socio-political-historic formation of race and ethnicity in the U.S.