Nov 21, 2024  
TSC Catalog 2024-25 
    
TSC Catalog 2024-25

SYG1000 Principles of Sociology

3 credit hour(s)
Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include: society and culture, institutions, socialization, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.