SOCY 1Introduction to Sociology
A systematic study of social groups ranging in size from small to social institutions to entire societies. Organized around the themes of social interaction, social inequality, and social change. Fulfills lower-division major requirement.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | J Bask Aud 101 | M. B. McNamara | Wait List 108/108 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:00am–12:30pm | Online | J. Bettie | Open 56/201 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | J Bask Aud 101 | M. B. McNamara | Closed 166/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | C. G. Mccullen | Closed 176/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan McNamara | 4.7 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 92% | 51 |
| Julie Bettie | 2.7 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 25% | 35 |
| Christie Mccullen | 4.9 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 98% | 48 |
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