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SOC204 Introduction to Sociology

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  • CRN: 30870
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From June 23 through August 16, 2025, Colin K Gilmore
    • Southeast TABOR 146, Monday, from 12 to 1:50pm
      From June 23 through August 11, 2025, Colin K Gilmore

Class materials

Textbooks

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Open educational resources (OER)

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Details about this class

Hello!!! If you are reading this, you may be wondering if “Introduction to Sociology” is the right class for you. Here’s some information that may help you decide...

  • Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, the institutions that humans create and the social causes and consequences of our behavior. In this class, we will explore some of the topics that sociologists study and consider the ways in which sociological research compares and contrasts with our own lived experiences. We will be covering subjects like crime and the criminal justice system, the sociology of gender, race and racism, economic inequality, the media and popular culture….just to name a few.
  • My goal as a teacher is to create an inclusive learning environment in which everyone feels welcome and supported. I value the diverse perspectives and experiences that students have to share...your input is encouraged and appreciated. 

 

You may be wondering about the participation requirements for my class. Here’s some information on that: 

  • This class has required meetings that take place at the SE Campus once a week. You will also be required to complete additional coursework throughout the week online. Our meetings on campus will be an opportunity for us to work through the course concepts together. 
  • You will need to access D2L Brightspace each week and participate in an online discussion board. 
  • There will be some short writing assignments throughout the term.
  • All materials for this class are available free of charge online. We are using an online textbook that you can view here: https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-3e
  • You do not need to purchase a physical copy of the textbook but if this is your preference, they are available at the PCC SE Campus bookstore

I hope to see you in class. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact me at: colin.gilmore1@pcc.edu

Technology

Some things you will need to participate in the class: 

  • Internet service to access D2L Brightspace each week. 

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.