SOC 1500 - Introduction to Sociology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 43826,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr.Thomas Graham
Email: tegraham01@ysu.edu
Course Description
1500. Introduction to Sociology. An introduction to the science of human societies and groups: analysis of the structures, functions, and processes that bring about changes in societies, groups, communities, classes, and institutions. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Sociology 3e | Conerly, Tonja | 13: 978-1-711493-98-5 |
This is a free online textbook. You will receive a link to the textbook within our Blackboard course shell.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1: Intro to Sociology | Quiz 8/30/26 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2: Sociological Research | Quiz 9/6/26 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3: Culture | Quiz 9/13/26 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4: Society and Social Interaction | Graded Discusssion One 9/20/26 Quiz 9/20/26 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5: Socialization | Quiz 9/27/26 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6: Groups and Organizations | Quiz 10/4/26 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7: Deviance, Crime, and Social Control | Quiz 10/11/26 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 9: Social Stratification in the United States | Graded Discussion Two: 10/18/26 Midterm 10/19/26 Quiz 10/18/26 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity | Quiz 10/25/26 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 12: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality | Quiz 11/1/26 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 14: Marriage and Family | Graded Discussion Three: 11/8/26 Quiz 11/8/26 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 17: Governmental Politics |
Quiz 11/15/26 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 19: Health and Medicine | Quiz 11/22/26 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 20: Population, Urbanization, and the Environment | Quiz 11/29/26 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 21: Social Movements and Social Change | Graded Discussion Four: 12/6/26 Quiz 12/6/26 |
| 12/7 | Final Exam | Final Exam Sunday 12/6/26 by 11:59 PM. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.