SOC-1010 - Introduction to Sociology* (B, C) (3)

Prerequisite: College-level reading placement or complete one of the following: IRW-0900A or IRW-0900B
The scientific study of human behavior in groups explores the relationships among society, culture, and personality development. Social groups, social control, collective behavior, and social change are related to the family, economics, government, and politics. This course satisfies the General Education Social/Behavioral Science requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Apply the sociological perspective, critical thinking skills and core sociological concepts to patterns of social behavior.

CO2 - Use sociological theories and research methods from empirical studies to analyze social issues, social institutions, and social stratification

CO3 - Explain basic foundations of society including culture, social structures and social institutions.

CO4 - Explain social stratification and inequality based on factors such as class, race and gender.

CO5 - Describe historical, economic, social and global factors that affect societal change.