SYG 2010 -- Social Problems 3 Credit Hours (Offered Fall, Spring, Summer) A general introduction to the sociological study of problems. Topics usually covered include: the nature of a social problem, poverty and inequaltiy, racism, sexism, drug and alcohol abuse, crime and violence, urban problems and environmental problems. Prerequisite(s): a passing score on the standardized placement test measuring communications/ verbal/reading achievement, successful completion of any required developmental English and Reading coursework with a grade of "C" or better, or exemption from placement testing.