SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) - Only session I / NEW COURSE FOR SUMMER 2026!
An analysis of the complex relationship between society, the individual and the physical environment. It examines such questions as: how social patterns develop and persist over time; how the individual is shaped by social, cultural and environmental factors; why societies are constantly changing; and how individuals, through social interaction, shape their social world. Cross-cultural comparisons (between the U.S. and Spain) will be emphasized, showing how society and the physical environment affect the life choices of individuals.