Society is a structure in process energized by man.
Introduction Welcome to the introductory course in the Department of Sociology. This course is both a requirement to all other courses in the department, and can fulfill GE requirements for your baccalaureate degree. The course is geared for students requiring just a general background in Sociology as well as introduce the field to those students who wish to pursue further studies in the discipline. The course attempts to enlighten students to their own background, to become more tolerant of others and the diveristy in society, and to gain an understanding of the major social problems facing society today. Such topics to be covered include the nature of subcultures in society, race and ethnicity, social class, crime and deviance, divorce and family problems, and the changing work environment.