LACR 229 SIFT: Case Studies in Sociology

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

This course introduces the nature of scientific sociology by exploring case studies which demonstrate the process of how social-scientific knowledge is discovered and validated. A general examination of the nature of both science and sociology is followed by focusing on sociological research methods illustrated by case studies in various topics such as suicide, relationships, success, happiness, leadership, sexual behavior, and violence. The ability to analyze and draw conclusion from scientific data is emphasized throughout.

Requires enrollment in an undergraduate degree program. Completion of LACR 009 if required by English placement exam Completion of LACR 100 if required by English placement exam
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course is equated with the following courses: LACR*229,LACR*229,LACR*229, LACR*220,LACR*221,LACR*221,LACR*222,LACR*223,LACR*224,LACR*224,LACR*225,LACR*226,LACR*226,LACR*227,LACR*227,LACR*228,LACR*229,LACR*229,LACR*229,LACR*229,LACR*229,LACR*22X,LACR*230