Mountain Empire Community College: Introduction to Sociology

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

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
65419	SOC 200-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-26	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
73464	SOC 200-H1	3	Th	9:40 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2026-08-20	ME Main	HY
Students have the option to attend this class via zoom on the scheduled day and time of the class. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor at ktucker@mecc.edu. This distance education course may require the student's identity to be verified for certain assignments. MECC does not charge any additional fees for the purpose of verifying student identity. If external identity verification services are required or if the student chooses to use such services, the student is responsible for any and all costs incurred.
73465	SOC 200-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-20	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER
95078	SOC 200-W2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-09-17	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER
95669	SOC 200-W81	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-20	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER
73633	SOC 200-W82	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-10-19	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
20025	SOC 200-F1	3	Th	11:05 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-06	ME Main	P
(This is a HyFlex course, which means students have the flexibility to attend on campus, via the Zoom platform, or complete assignments fully online through Canvas. Students may switch between these delivery methods each week to meet their needs. For more information about HyFlex, please contact your academic advisor.) This distance education course may require the student's identity to be verified for certain assignments. MECC does not charge any additional fees for the purpose of verifying student identity. If external identity verification services are required or if the student chooses to use such services, the student is responsible for any and all costs incurred.
20026	SOC 200-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-06	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER
20396	SOC 200-W2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-06	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	WW
20027	SOC 200-W82	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-03-11	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER

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Introduction to Sociology - SOC 200 at Mountain Empire Community College