Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: TCNW-0037 Organization's ID: SOC Organization: College Network Location: Classroom-based Length: 45 hours Dates Offered: 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2015 12/1/2009 - 8/31/2012 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Sociology Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To provide a broad overview of the field of sociology and discuss how the sociological perspective can usefully be applied to the study of social life. Learning Outcomes: Describe the relationships between individuals and their societies List the social dynamics that can facilitate change in a society Discuss the processes, institutions, and groups that compose the sociological perspective Apply the scientific method to develop and broaden the understanding of how societies operate Recognize how everyday life is organized and how societies create and maintain order Identify each of the six main social institutions and how they contribute to the operation of society and affect the lives of individuals General Topics: Study of society (including the sociological perspective and the research process) Self in society (including social structures and processes) Social differences and inequality (including gender and race stratification) Institutional spheres Social dynamics and change Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Computer Based Training Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content