To this end, the course is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn the basic elements of sociology as an analytical behavioral science. SOC101 relates to Learning Outcome 6, Cultural Awareness, and Learning Outcome 7, Scientific Literacy. Students are aware of cultural diversity and its implications. Students will be able to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative characteristics of natural or behavioral phenomena.
Students can use theories to explain past observations and to predict answers to new questions.
To gain a basic knowledge of sociological definitions, levels of analyses, and theories of social life. To understand and be able to use various elemental social research methods. To acquire elements of knowledge concerning basic social institutions and societal stimuli which are conducive to their modification. To gain a basic understanding of social tensions and societal changes which are produced by technological expansion in human life. Lourdes College has an established procedure for a fair resolution of students academic concerns.