SYG2000 Introduction to Sociology
State Course Description (State Rule 6A-14.0303):In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include: society and culture, institutions, socialization, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population.
A systematic and scientific study of social behavior, including social organization, culture, deviance, cultural behavior and social institutions. This course contributes to satisfying the College-Level Communication and Computational Skills (State Rule 6A-10.030) writing requirement. This course also helps develop the general education skills of (1) Critical/Creative Thinking; (2) Communication; (3) Cultural Literacy; and (4) Information and Technical Literacy.
Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer