SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement. This course meets the Diversity Requirement.

Learn sociological principles and perspectives as a way of understanding everyday social life. Study meanings and functions of various roles in historical and contemporary societies. Evaluate causes, consequences and comparisons of social hierarchies. Also offered as an honors course, SOC 111H.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Crosslisted: Also offered as SOC 111H ; credit is not given for both SOC 111 and SOC 111H .

Note: Typically offered at MC, AM, GB, and OL; all terms.

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

Apply a sociological scientific approach to understanding human social behavior
Evaluate the methodology, results and conclusions of social research
Explain the organization of society, and the interrelationship of its institutions and social groups
Recognize the issues of diversity arising in a complex society
Apply sociological principles and skills to one’s own experience for logical, rational problem solving
Apply sociological principles to understanding how society changes
Explain the nature of culture and society
Interpret the nature of deviant behavior in society and culture