Class information
SOC204Z Introduction to Sociology
- CRN: 40469
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From September 21 through December 12, 2026, Lisa C George
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Open educational resources (OER)
The following free or inexpensive materials are used for this class:
Details about this class
Welcome! This intro course provides opportunities to analyze many aspects of social life using sociological concepts. It's great for all sorts of majors, as it develops critical analysis skills useful in understanding society.
The course textbook is a free e-book: https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-sociology-3e
If you would like a physical book, you can buy a hard copy through the PCC Sylvania Online Bookstore
Technology
You will need access to something for making videos. A phone, computer, or tablet that can record video and access D2L will work for that.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Prerequisite for online classes
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.