SOSC 120F - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    Recent Professors
    Gwendolyn Nelson, Masako Ura, Brooke Tolmasov
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate algebra or the equivalent with a grade of C or better, or by assessment through the college's multiple measures placement processes
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    72 hours lecture per term. This course is an introduction to probability and statistics and covers descriptive and inferential statistics as well as the probabilistic basis of statistical inference. Computers and calculators will be utilized. Data sets and problems will be from anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology. This course is open to all students who meet the prerequisite, but is required for anthropology and sociology majors. This course is strongly recommended for economics, ethnic studies, geography and political science majors. Psychology majors should seek the advice of a counselor before choosing between PSY 161 F and SOSC 120 F . Students who receive credit for SOSC 120 F may not receive credit for MATH 120 F. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: SOCI 125, MATH 110)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:50am–12:55pm