MCSO 1001 Introductory Sociology
This course introduces students to the field of sociology and covers some of its most essential concepts, theories, and methods. Special attention will be paid to understanding social structure and its role in shaping individual and population outcomes and life chances. This course will cover a range of topics that may include family, work, education, politics, medicine, crime, religion, media, and social change. This course satisfies the social science core and is open to a range of students from any major. However, SOCY1001 is also designed as a gateway to the sociology major and minor.
Course overview
- Department
- Messina College
- School
- MCBC
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Social Science,Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.41 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.56 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Melissa Macdonald | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 18 of 20 |