SOC 120 Introduction to Sociology I introduces students to the discipline. The sociological perspective is examined, along with the associated concepts and methods. Attention is directed to major areas such as culture, socialization, stratification and deviance. Students have an opportunity to research topics of interest.
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Other | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify theoretical and historical origins of Sociology;
- develop awareness of environmental issues and sustainable solutions;
- exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work;
- describe how individuals are shaped through basic processes of culture, socialization, micro-level social interaction and organizational life;
- demonstrate a sound introductory knowledge of sociological theories and research methods;
- demonstrate a sound introductory knowledge of topical areas of sociology;
- apply sociological knowledge to every day experiences;
- research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications;
- synthesize and summarize literature and data;
- demonstrate developing problem solving skills;
- demonstrate collaborative skills in a multi-cultural environment;
- acknowledge Indigenous ways of knowing and being;
- demonstrate their ability to generate written arguments supported with quality academic materials from appropriate databases; and
- demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate your ideas both verbally and in written form.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.