DSOC 1101

DSOC 1101

Course information provided by the 2017-2018 Catalog.

Introduction to theory and research in sociology. Demonstrates how the insights, theories, and methods of sociological analysis can be brought to bear on major issues of social life. A primary goal is to convey a sense of the manner in which sociologists formulate theories and how the collection and analysis of data are used to evaluate those theories. Provides "hands-on" experience in analyzing sociological issues. Students undertake guided research exercises that involve using computers to analyze actual data. No prior background is presumed; necessary skills are covered in class and section meetings.


Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: Students may not receive credit for both DSOC 1101 and SOC 1101.

Outcomes

  • Students will be able to discuss the classical origins of sociology, as well as give examples of contemporary social scientific research.
  • Students will be able to discuss key sociological theories and concepts.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate the uses and usefulness of social science.
  • Students will be able to reason quantitatively and qualitatively in regards to social science reasoning and decision-making.

Distribution Category (D-AG, KCM-AG, SBA-AG)

When Offered Fall, spring.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1319 DSOC 1101   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students may not take both DSOC 1101 and SOC 1101 for credit.

  •  1320 DSOC 1101   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1321 DSOC 1101   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1322 DSOC 1101   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1323 DSOC 1101   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1324 DSOC 1101   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1325 DSOC 1101   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1326 DSOC 1101   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2782 DSOC 1101   DIS 210

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1328 DSOC 1101   DIS 211

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1329 DSOC 1101   DIS 212

  • Instruction Mode: In Person