SYB 110 - Introductory Sociology

3 credit(s)
Sociology is the scientific study of patterns of social behavior, experience, and events for their societal causes and consequences. The course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts, theories and methodologies used by sociologists. Students receive an overview of some of sociology’s major contributions to our understanding of long-standing and contemporary social issues- cultural changes and conflicts, crime and deviance, inequalities of class, race, gender and sexuality, etc. Emphasis is placed on the usefulness of critical sociological thinking to fostering personal empowerment and social change.

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