SYG2000 - introduction to Sociology Thurs 5:00pm-7:40pm instructor: Connie M, Viamonte, Ph.D. Course Description This course offers an introduction to sociology as a way of understanding complex social, political, and economic phenomena in the world. Sociology is a field of study that focuses on social structures, social forces, and group interactions. Specifically, this course will concentrate on several important sociological topics such as culture, the social construction of knowledge, “race," gender, sexuality, and economic inequality, as well as political sociology. Grades 1st Exam 30% Attendance/Active Assignments 30% Final Exam 40%