# Sociology (SOC) courses

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/course-descriptions/credit-courses/soc/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### SOC C100 — Introduction to Sociology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** SOCI 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)
- Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Introduction to the scientific study of human society and social behavior, including analysis of social interrelationships and human group organization, culture, social differentiation, and social institutions.

### SOC C110 — Dating, Relationships, and Marriage

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** SOCI 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)
- Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

A study of the family as a social institution. Examines the process of family development including dating, courtship, engagement, mate selection, marriage, parenthood, and divorce. Crises and challenges facing families today will be examined from a sociological perspective.

### SOC C120 — Introduction to Aging Studies

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)
- Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
- Transfer Credit: UC: Credit Limitation: PSYC C170, AGNG C170 and SOC C120 combined: maximum credit, 1 course

A multidisciplinary overview of the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. Enrollment Limitation: AGNG C120; students who complete SOC C120 may not enroll in or receive credit for AGNG C120.

### SOC C185 — Analysis of Social Problems

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** SOCI 115
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)
- Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

An analysis of contemporary social problems. Topics include global ecology, political economy, sexual behavior, drug use, racism, sexism, ageism, education, environment, health issues, crime, and violence.

### SOC C233 — Racial and Ethnic Relations in America

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture hours
- **C-ID:** SOCI 150
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/soc.md); Spring 2027, 6 sections (/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/soc.md)
- Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Formerly: SOC C133. Sociological analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism. Examines the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism and racial and ethnic inequalities as well as historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between various racial and ethnic groups. Enrollment Limitation: ETHS C233; students who complete SOC C233 may not enroll in or receive credit for ETHS C233.