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SOCI 129 – Intro to Research Methods (CRN: 48131) at Skyline College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

SOCI 129 Introduction to Research Methods

Examination of basic principles and methods of sociological research. Application and critique of major research methods, including survey, ethnographic, experimental, discourse, and historical comparative analysis. Identifying fundamental components of sociological research design, such as theory, hypothesis, and variables. Ethical and political implications of social research are also considered.

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 equivalent.

Corequisites: None

Recommended: MATH 200 or equivalent.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

C-ID: SOCI 120

Skyline College (Online Course)

Department: Sociology

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore

Instructor: Jason DeHaan, dehaanj@smccd.edu

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Section Information as of Thursday, December 26 2024 - 02:08:31 am

Course status: Open

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OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Jason DeHaan	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	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 22, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

SOCI 129 – Intro to Research Methods (CRN: 48131) at Skyline College for Spring 2025