SOC 1100 Social Problems
This course explores and applies basic sociological concepts and methods of identifying, defining and analyzing selected social problems and issues, such as inequality in its various manifestations, crime and violence, alcohol and drug abuse, violence, war and terrorism. (3 lect.) SOC
Major Topics
- Methodology of sociology to identify, define, explain, and analyze social problems.
- Effect of social problems on major institutions and individuals.
- Potential solutions to social problems, utilizing critical and creative thinking.
- How social systems, major institutions, and individual behaviors evolve over time.
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Define social problems using basic sociological concepts.
2. Analyze problems of human diversity and how they impact major institutions and/or individuals.
3. Describe the problems of inequality and power and how this affects major institutions and/or individuals.
4. Compare and contrast differing social problems utilizing basic sociological concepts and methodology.
5. Apply basic sociological concepts to selected social problems.
6. Describe how social problems affect our society, major institutions and/or individuals.
7. Analyze the effect of social problems utilizing basic sociological concepts.
8. Describe the interconnectedness of sociology with other disciplines when analyzing social problems.
9. Analyze social problems and potential solutions utilizing basic sociological concepts.
Other Information
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This course transfers to the University of Wyoming as the equivalent to their SOC 1100, Social Problems and Issues. This course also has been designated as a "Social/Behavioral" course (C2) for University Studies requirements at the University of Wyoming. Social Problems should also transfer to most other colleges and universities in the United States as a social science course, as a sociology course, and as a "Social Problems" course.