ANSC 2311 Introduction to the Social Sciences
The social sciences are the disciplines among the contemporary human sciences that focus on human societies and cultures, in particular institutional structures as they pattern ways of living. Topics treated in this course include basic concepts of the social sciences, particularly anthropology and sociology; research methods; social structure and social power; socialization and identity; class; social institutions (e.g., family, churches, education, healthcare, government and economy); and contemporary social problems (e.g., race and gender discrimination and social stereotyping). This course is also designed to help students planning to apply to medical school to prepare for the social, behavioral and psychological sciences portions of the MCAT examination.
Offered
Alternate years