DSOC 1101

DSOC 1101

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

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.

When Offered Fall, spring.

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

Distribution Category (SBA) (KCM) (D)

Outcomes
  • To provide students with knowledge about the classical origins of sociology, as well as examples of contemporary social scientific research.
  • To introduce students to key sociological theories and concepts.
  • To demonstrate the uses and usefulness of social science.
  • To develop students' social science reasoning and decision-making, including the capacity to reason quantitatively and qualitatively.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Three Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1191 DSOC 1101   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Jun 1 - Jun 24, 2016
    • Keene, S

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3070

Syllabi: none
  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1192 DSOC 1101   LEC 002

    • TR Warren Hall 113
    • Jun 27 - Aug 5, 2016
    • Edmunds, E

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3070