Brightpoint Community College: Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology - SOC 200 at Brightpoint Community College

SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology: Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology with attention to sociological theory, research methods, and the impact of social inequality. Examines a variety of topics such as culture, race, social class, gender, major social institutions and their role in contemporary society, and the processes of social change. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

SOC 200 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
30669	SOC 200-A01S	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-12	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This Maymester asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
30670	SOC 200-A21	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-09	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
30671	SOC 200-A22	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-09	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
30672	SOC 200-A23	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-09	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
38438	SOC 200-A24	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-09	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
38439	SOC 200-A25	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-09	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
30674	SOC 200-A51	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-24	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
52065	SOC 200-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52066	SOC 200-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52067	SOC 200-A03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52068	SOC 200-A04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52069	SOC 200-A05	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52855	SOC 200-A21	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52312	SOC 200-A31	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-20	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
53137	SOC 200-A32	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-20	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52854	SOC 200-M04	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-08-25	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
53136	SOC 200-M05	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2025-08-25	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
52064	SOC 200-M08	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2025-08-25	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
52856	SOC 200-M72	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.	2025-08-25	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.

Spring 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
60537	SOC 200-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-12	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
60541	SOC 200-A01S	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-12-15	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
60538	SOC 200-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-12	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
60539	SOC 200-A03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-12	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
60540	SOC 200-A04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-12	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
61219	SOC 200-A05	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-12	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
60793	SOC 200-A21	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-12	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
60794	SOC 200-A31	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-03-10	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
61489	SOC 200-A32	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-03-10	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
61661	SOC 200-C04	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2026-01-12	Chester Campus	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times.
61662	SOC 200-C06	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2026-01-12	Chester Campus	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times.
61220	SOC 200-M04	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2026-01-12	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
61365	SOC 200-M05	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2026-01-12	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
60544	SOC 200-M08	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2026-01-12	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.

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