SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

3 Credit(s)

Examines relationship between Individual and society in social structure of modern society. Introduction to way in which sociologists interpret and research human behavior. Covers patterns of social interaction and social influences on individual conduct.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Base
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Online, Service Learning
CORE42 MOTR Number - Name:
MOTR SOCI 101 - General Sociology Core MOTR Image

Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will apply the sociological perspective to analyze everyday life situations and explain how humans function as cultural beings within society.
CLO 2) Students will define socialization and explain how socialization processes and social structure influence human behavior and shape individual experiences.
CLO 3) Students will evaluate how social institutions contribute to social stability and instability while differentiating among various sources of social inequality.
CLO 4) Students will explain deviance from a sociological perspective and its relationship to social norms and structures.
CLO 5) Students will apply scientific research methods used by sociologists to investigate social phenomena and conduct empirical studies.
CLO 6) Students will analyze the relationship between social change and fluctuating societal conditions, including their causes and consequences.