From the Large-Scale Universe to the Milky Way Paper

From the Large-Scale Universe to the Milky Way Paper

Complete the “I Have a Theory” tutorial.

Write a 700- to 875-word paper after completing the tutorial. Include the following:

• Cosmology is the study of the universe as a whole. Describe the foundation of modern cosmology.
• The Big Bang theory is a part of cosmology. Explain the Big Bang theory and provide an example of one experiment scientists performed that supported it.
• The Milky Way is just one galaxy that resulted from the Big Bang. Describe the structure of the Milky Way and how dark matter influences it.
• When was dark energy discovered? How has that discovery changed people’s view of the universe?
• What is a theory of everything? What does it aim to do to people’s understanding of the universe as a whole?

Cite at least two references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Applying the Sociological Perspectives

While reading Chapter 1, become familiar with the three major sociological perspectives because you will be asked to use them repeatedly throughout the course. Try to think of these theoretical perspectives, not as true or false, but as useful or less useful for a particular circumstance. You can think of them like lenses. You would not use a microscope to look at stars, nor would you use a telescope to look at tissue samples. Each of these perspectives offers unique insights.

Use all three perspectives (functionalism, conflict, and interactionism) to analyze one of the following issues: Fraternities and sororities, social networking sites, or employer/employee relations.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word essay in which you complete the following:

• Give a brief introduction that identifies the issue you have chosen and why.
• Describe in three separate paragraphs how each perspective would view or explain the issue.
• Include in your analysis elements of culture and how humans learn, develop, and become integrated into society.
• Provide a conclusion that discusses which perspective you think is most applicable to the issue or how the three perspectives complement one another in understanding the issue.

Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines.

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