SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

The Sociological Perspective
Sociological Imagination
Culture
Society
Socialization
Social interaction in Everyday Life
Groups and Organizations
Deviance
Global Stratification
Race and Ethnicity
Sex, Gender and Sexuality
Families
Education and Religion
Health, Health Care and Disability
Population, Urbanization, and Environment

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the 3 main theoretical perspectives of Sociology.
Explain the concepts of class, race, and gender stratification, including how they are socially constructed.
Analyze social institutions and their impact on the socialization of individuals.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021