SOCIOL 1, Introduction to Sociology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • CAN: Sociology 2. • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces the objective study of society and human social interaction. Emphasis is placed on both macro and micro sociological theory and methods of sociological inquiry, as well as cultural development, the process of socialization, social structure, social stratification—particularly in the areas of social class, race and ethnicity, and gender—and social change. Students are highly encouraged to complete Sociology 1 prior to enrolling in other sociology courses.
1716 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 153 Levy C S
1717 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 153 Staff
1718 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 156 Jeffries R M
1719 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh HSS 154 Cooper P
Above section 1719 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
1720 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh HSS 152 Scaife M L
1721 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 1721 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1722 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Dishman W H
Above section 1722 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1723 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 1723 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1724 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Massey R A
Above section 1724 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1725 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 1725 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1726 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Gheytanchi E
Above section 1726 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
SOCIOL 2, Social Problems 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course involves a sociological analysis of contemporary social problems on the local, national, and international level. Critical inquiry and analysis is conducted into issues such as global inequality, environmental destruction, urban deterioration, economic and political power distribution, poverty, racism, sexism, and problems of work, family, education, drugs, and crime. Theoretical perspectives of sociology and current sociological research are explored.
1727 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh HSS 152 Scaife M L
SOCIOL 4, Sociological Analysis 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and methods of sociological research design and implementation. Students examine the key varieties of evidence—including qualitative and quantitative data, data-gathering and sampling methods, logic of comparison, and causal reasoning. The work of several scholars is evaluated and students create their own research design related to a sociological issue.
1728 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 154 Cooper P
SOCIOL 88A, Independent Studies in Sociology 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1729 Arrange-3 Hours HSS 354 Schultz C K
SOCIOL 88B, Independent Studies in Sociology 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1730 Arrange-3 Hours HSS 354 Schultz C K