In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include culture and society, institutions, socialization, social influences, crime, social change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population. More specifically, students will be introduced to the relationship between the individual and society. SYG2000 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. SYG2000 meets the International/ Intercultural competency requirement.