Sociology Courses

Register for classes using WebAdvisor. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.

A sampling of courses for this discipline includes (not a complete list):

• SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
• SOC-102 Social Problems of a Diverse Society
• SOC-105 Marriage and Family
• SOC-106/CHS-101 Chicano Culture I
• SOC-107 The World of Work
• SOC-108 Social Inequalities
• SOC-142/KIN-242 Sociology of Sport

Textbooks, Online Access Codes, Other Supplies and Resources

Most Ohlone College classes require the purchase of a textbook, and some classes require the purchase of online access codes (also known as keys) or other supplies most of which are available at the Ohlone College Bookstore. The exact textbook and other specific costs are now available for each section on WebAdvisor (select “Book and Section Information” after you select a course).

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrate and understand a variety of explanations accounting for human behavior (in evolutionary and/or contemporary contexts) and to account for differences in terms of the interplay among society, culture, and biology.
• Demonstrate competence in defining, critically assessing, and using sociological concepts.
• Demonstrate familiarity with theoretical perspectives and historical developments in the discipline.
• Identify and employ various research designs and their appropriate application to the study of social life.
• Demonstrate an understanding of cross-cultural differences and an understanding of the importance of cultural context.