SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology

(3 units) CO6

Sociological principles underlying the development, structure and function of culture, society, human groups, personality formation and social change.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify fundamental concepts and theories within the field of sociology and be familiar with sociological methods of inquiry into human social relations.
2. think critically about social conditions and social forces that shape human behavior and outcomes.
3. systematically analyze aspects of social structure such as statuses and roles, institutions, social stratification and inequalities according to such characteristics as race, class, and gender.

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