Course Description
Scientific study of social behavior including factors involved in functioning and development of human society such as culture, identity, social organization, institutions, stratification, social process, and social change.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Explain key sociological concepts, theories, and methods.
Describe how social and behavioral scientists study human behavior and social systems.
Critically evaluate claims, arguments, and evidence about social processes.
Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments about sociological issues.
Use theories or models of human behavior to analyze contemporary social problems.
Interpret personal experiences within broader historical and social contexts.
Participate in informed discussion using theoretical and empirical evidence.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Online Discussions | 20% |
Assessments/Quizzes | 20% |
Midterm Exam | 25% |
Final Exam | 35% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
94–100 | A |
90–93.99 | A- |
87–89.99 | B+ |
84–86.99 | B |
80–83.99 | B- |
77–79.99 | C+ |
74–76.99 | C |
70–73.99 | C- |
67–69.99 | D+ |
64–66.99 | D |
61–63.99 | D- |
0–60.99 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate, and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.