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SOCI 121 – Intro to Research Methods (CRN: 43460) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

SOCI 121 Introduction to Research Methods

Students examine fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways sociologists think critically. Includes attention to the nature of theory, hypothesis, variables, and ethics of research. Application of qualitative and quantitative analytic tools, including logic and research design, such as survey, observational, experimental, case study, and comparative historical research. Computer applications are introduced.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: SOCI 100 or PSYC 100

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable or PSYC 121

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5b

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4)

C-ID: POLS 160, SOCI 120

College of San Mateo : Map

Department: Sociology

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Minu Mathur, mathur@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 4G-Interdisciplinary - CSM

CSU: D7-Interdisciplinary - CSM

Fee Description	Type	Amount
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Section Information as of Thursday, December 26 2024 - 02:51:01 am

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
HYE - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13 Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm Days: T Building: 10 Room: 0192 Instructor: Minu Mathur	01/14-05/13	11:10am-12:25pm	T	10	0192	HYE	Lecture and/or Discussion
HYE - Online Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13 Meeting Time: Days: Building: Virtual Room: Remote Instructor: Minu Mathur	01/14-05/13			Virtual	Remote	HYE	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 13, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

SOCI 121 – Intro to Research Methods (CRN: 43460) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025