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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
SOC 110—Introduction to Sociology
Number of credits:
3 credits
Course Description:
This course is an introductory analysis of the nature of society; the interrelationships of its component
groups and the process whereby society persists in change.
This class is designed as an introduction to the study of sociology, which is the study of human society.
In this class, students will explore the different components that make our society what it is (e.g., race,
group dynamics, sexuality). Furthermore, students will learn the history of sociology, sociological
theory, and scientific methods used in the field of sociology.
Pre-/Co-requisites:
None
Course Objectives:
Students will:
1.
Define key concepts in the field of sociology.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of sociology, including the field’s history, methods, and future
directions.
3.
Explain basic human behaviors from a sociologist’s perspective.
4.
Apply concepts learned in class to different scenarios (both in class, and within their own lives).
Instructor:
Lexi R. Kvasnicka-Gates, Ph.D.
Office:
Thatcher Hall 2208
Office Hours:
Tuesdays 9:00am-noon, 1:00pm-3:00pm, and by appointment
Phone:
228-5475
Email:
lexi.kvasnicka@dakotacollege.edu