Introduction to Sociology Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

(Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

<h4>Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!&nbsp; After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu</h4>

Phone

<h4><big><strong>Cell: Best way to get me: (806) 584-7569 from 9 am to 9 pm any day.&nbsp; Call me but DO NOT TEXT ME!</strong></big></h4>

Office Location

<p>Dutton Hall 202-J</p>

Office Hours

TO SET UP A MEETING:  CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT  (806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week. 

 

PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES.  If you can text me, then you can call me!  AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569!  If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time.  However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL!  I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!

If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN!  That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks!  Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!

 

EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature!   Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me.  It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL!   Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!  

 

OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES: 

SPRING- II - 2021:  March 22nd through May 14th:   I will be ON CAMPUS in my office in DUTTON HALL 202J Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. I have a 9 am to 10:15 am course, as well as a Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm course.   Please call me so we can set up an appointment time that works for you. We can meet virtually or somewhere where we can socially distance effectively (not in my office!) I have a virtual office in COLLABORATE where we can also meet face to face if you need tutoring or just to chat, if you prefer. 
If you want to meet with me outside of those hours, I'm happy to do that. Please call me and we can set up a time to meet. As well, I'm happy to meet with you  on a FACETIME CALL or in our COLLABORATE MEETING PLACE ONLINE! I am happy to tutor you in any way I can so you can succeed in this course! Please call me at 806 584-7569 to meet with me on any other day.  I appreciate you calling me first on my cell phone if you want to meet with me in my office so that I can prepare to meet you in order to protect both of us from COVID exposure.  Thank you! 
SO YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE COLLABORATE:  There will be a video for you to watch as to how to attend COLLABORATE MEETINGS in your COURSE MENU LIST. Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and you will see it in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF THE SCREEN. As well, please feel free to call me if you are still not sure how to use COLLABORATE for your online meeting.  I am happy to do anything I can do to assist you during this difficult semester! Please call me at 806 584-7569 and let's figure out a time to work with you!
NEED MORE HELP: Call me! I can tutor you.  If you need more help with tutoring in the class you are in, we can get you set up with the folks at the STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER can help you. We will work online or over the phone, in COLLABORATE or we can facetime until the advisories for social distancing pass.

FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES:  THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.

FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person!  Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number.  Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME!  I want to communicate with you directly!

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

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If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

SOCI-1301-DC001 Introduction to Sociology

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills</p>

Course Description

The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification, gender, race/ethnicity and deviance.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOKS and STUDY GUIDE

Henslin, James. Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, Core Concepts (6th Edition). PEARSON

ISBN-13: 978-0-205-99984-2

You do not need to order access codes for this book, since this instructor makes up her own study guides for the tests. However, the publisher study resources are excellent and, if you want, you can order the text with the online resources. It’s up to you. 

Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES

YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A WORKING COMPUTER OR BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AC COMPUTERS DURING THE TIMES THEY ARE OPEN.  If you don't have your own computer, use AC computers. We have computers for your use in the on campus COMPUTER LABS as well as the 4th floor of the library.  There are LOADS OF PEOPLE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR COMPUTER and the AC CONNECT BLACKBOARD COURSES that you will be having here at AMARILLO COLLEGE!  Be sure you ask for help if you are having a difficult time. 

If you need help to set up your AC CONNECT account, go to the second floor of the library and they will assist you in getting set up! If you need help you may also contact our Helpdesk at 371-5000 or email them at askac@actx.edu

To access AC CONNECT, you need your AC online user name and password. This class has an online courseroom that you can access by going to the AC homepage, clicking on AC ONLINE at the top of the homepage, and then putting in your user name and password when prompted.  You will see the online link to our classroom. This is where you will be able to access and print off lecture notes in power point, assignments, reminders, and study guides for the exams, and where you will take your EXAMS.  ALL OF THE AC LIBRARY COMPUTERS HAVE POWERPOINT AND MSWORD, SO YOU CAN USE THEM AT ANY TIME THE LIBRARY IS OPEN. NOTE THAT LIBRARY INFORMATION IS FOUND BELOW: YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE LIBRARY TO GET HOURS DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS. CONTACT THE LIBRARY AT:

  • WashingtonStreetCampus--Lynn Library (806-371-5400, Toll-free 866-371-5468)

  • West Campus Library(6100 West 9th St.; 806-356-3627)

  • Email the library for help:   library-help@actx.edu

Please Note: Computer users must exit computers 10 minutes before closing time.

 LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS ARE:

FALL and SPRING HOURS:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday.................................7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • 4th Floor Only:

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:50

    • Friday 9:00-12:50

    • Saturday Closed

    • Sunday 2:00 – 5:50

Be sure you check for Holidays and Additional Closings! 

SUMMER HOURS ARE:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm (On Thursdays, 4th Floor only closes at 5:00 pm.)

Friday.................................7:30 am - 12:00 noon

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

WRITER's CORNER:  WELCOME TO THE WRITER'S CORNER FOR HELP WITH YOUR PAPER!!!

If you have trouble writing, we have a great support system for you at the WRITER's CORNER.  Please take advantage of this resource and have them HELP YOU WITH YOUR PAPER! They will send me a tutoring report which will help you in your grade, and I PROMISE, taking the time and making the effor tto visit the good folks at the WRITER's CORNER will be worth your while when it comes to your PAPER GRADE! This is a large part of your final grade for this course, so USE THEM! 

  • Folks, this is a GREAT RESOURCE if you are not the BEST WRITER! They will help you polish your paper and give you help with your final project for this class!  USE THIS RESOURCE!!!

  • For help with your papers: go to Writers' Corner

  • Mission and Services:The Writers’ Corner staff firmly believe that good writing is an essential skill for being successful in college. Our main goal, therefore, is to help students become more confident and effective writers.Whether drafting research papers, preparing marketing proposals, or working on writing projects for any class at Amarillo College, students will benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions with knowledgeable and encouraging tutors.  Our tutors review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process.The Writers’ Corner is open to all students, regardless of academic discipline and skill level.

  • We Offer:*One-on-one tutoring sessions with trained tutors,  small workshops throughout the semester covering various aspects of academic writing,  in-class presenations on the role of the Writers' Corner, a waiting area for walk-ins and early arrivals, coffee and donuts for students with appointments, EMAIL US AT: writerscorner@actx.edu

  • OR stop by: LOCATION:  Ordway Hall, Room 102

  • Hours of Operation:

    • Fall & Spring Semesters:Monday - Thursday  8:00 am to 4:00 pm and ClosedFriday, Saturday, and Sunday

    • Summer Sessions:  Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

 

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES: WHAT YOU SHOULD LEARN

STUDENT PERFORMANCE GOALS:

1)  Learners will gain a working knowledge as to how individuals impact society, social situations, culture, institutions, and groups and how society impacts and shapes individuals in the process of socialization.

2)  Learners will gain an understanding of how scientific methodology is applied to studying sociology.

3)  Learners will analyze the major concepts and theories in the field of sociology.

4)  Once learners develop these conceptual tools, they develop the ability to apply research findings and theories to real world social situations, such as dealing with race and ethnicity, culture, groups, conformity, gender issues, and family life.

5) Specific areas of study in sociology will be considered, such as crime and deviance, gender, race and ethnicity and prejudice, groups, and family life.

6)  Students will be assigned various social topics to research and/or discuss in class, including, but not limited to, the death penalty, health reform, gay marriage, and financial and political reform, as current and relevant social issues impacting their lives.

7)      By the end of this course, students will have a greater appreciation for diversity within societies, cultures and social institutions, and are able to think critically about issues in sociology that impact them. As well, students will be able to use this knowledge to better their own social relationships and society in practical ways.

  

 

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: What is expected of you!

IF THIS IS AN ON CAMPUS COURSE: Students are expected to attend class, to participate in class and to prepare for class lectures and discussions by reading the text and doing homework assignments. Students are expected to turn off all electronic devices (if you have a sick child, you may bring your phone and put it on vibrate). Please do not engage in side conversations during class time, texting, reading newspapers, taking naps, and any other distracting behaviors. If you miss class, you are expected to contact the instructor and/or other students in the class to get information about the class. 

FOR ALL COURSES: Since this instructor emails reminders via the AC ONLINE classroom announcement page, it's best to check into your AC ONLINE class frequently.  As well, all course notes and assignments are in the AC ONLINE classroom folders, as directed by your instructor.   It is your responsibility to get the information and printed materials, as well as take EXAMS in the AC Online classroom. If you don't have a computer, simply check the ones in the library.  You can get onto AC ONLINE from any computer anywhere!

Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty, refraining from cheating on EXAMS or plagiarism. YOUR EXAMS ARE MEANT TO BE TAKEN BY YOU!  IF THIS INSTRUCTOR LEARNS THAT YOU ARE COLLABORATING ON EXAMS, YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE!  Plagiarism on written work will NOT be tolerated.  PLAGIARISM IS USING SOMEONE ELSES’ MATERIAL AS IF IT WERE WRITTEN OR ORIGINATED BY YOU.  If you plagiarize, you can fail the assignment and receive a 0.  Plagiarism means copying off of the internet, quoting directly without giving credit to the source, or using parts of another persons work as your own. Copying and pasting material off the internet is strictly forbidden!   YOU MUST CITE ALL SOURCES AND HAVE A REFERENCE SECTION WITH APA STYLE CITATIONS FOR YOUR PAPER! PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN THIS BEHAVIOR.  We have access to a plagiarism checker program and any paper that this instructor sees is plagiarized in part or in full, will be getting a 0 on the paper, and a letter of reprimand will be filed in your academic record.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER SOMETHING IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM, PLEASE ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU ENGAGE IN QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOR!  AGAIN, I CONSIDER THIS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENSE AND WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!!!

FOR ONLINE COURSES AND ONLINE PORTIONS OF TRADITIONAL AND HYBRID COURSES: Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" in the ONLINE PORTIONS of this class AT ALL TIMES.  Inappropriate online behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the course room material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in having to drop this course, failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine!

Now, having said that, please remember that this is an COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE, and we will be discussing controversial issues in an ADULT MANNER!  You are expected to act like an adult in these discussions and realize that others may think and feel differently than you on a host of issues related to sociology!  Diversity is a GREAT THING and to be APPRECIATED in this instructors opinion.  If you find something offensive that is said by another student OR your instructor, please don't hesitate to contact me and discuss this with me.  However, it's important to remember that this course is not designed to CONFIRM YOUR OWN POLITICAL or RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, but rather to get you to think about sociology, society, and people in a bigger way than you may have already been exposed to. IN THAT, YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, AS YOU ARE BEING REQUIRED TO STRETCH OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! This is a part of what it means to get an education!  Obviously, learning to see the world in a different light is the goal of this course!   You are encouraged to debate others, and your instructor, in a polite BUT WELL INFORMED manner!  If you want to debate a point made, all this instructor asks, is that you bring your sources and do a good job of backing up your ideas.  In academics, we like well informed opinions!  This is KEY to analytical and creative thinking and is the hallmark of what it means to have academic freedom!  If you are not comfortable expressing your opinions in front of the class, you may obtain 10 extra credit points by WRITING a rebuttal paper.  If your instructor feels that you have backed up your point of view with sources that are informed and expert on the topic, your instructor will READ your paper to the class (with your permission of course!).  Let's enjoy the spirit of debate (and we will actually have a REAL DEBATE over the DEATH PENALTY in class...your instructor ONLY plays the time keeper and steering the discussion so that everyone is heard).  I look forward to a REAL educational experience with you all! 

If you have a complaint about this course, please contact me first.  If you are uncomfortable doing that, you may contact my supervisor, Dr. STEFANIE DECKER at DUTTON HALL 202-L, or call her at 806-371-5195.   Dr. Decker will be happy to visit with you.

 

If you have a concern that something you want to say or write that you think might offend others in the classroom or in the online course-room, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the AC ONLINE class email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harassed in this course (including yourself), please bring it to my immediate attention.  We have zero tolerance for any student being mistreated here at Amarillo College. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges! Remember, you are an adult and differences in opinions, beliefs and ideas are a critical part of adult education!  You are expected to be an adult in this class!  Thank you for making our class a safe place to discuss ideas and to learn!   ~ Dr. Harding

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Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA: How to VIEW your GRADES and COMMENTS, and GRADING SCALE:

YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND CLICKING ON the "MY GRADES" TAB in the MENU to the left of your screen.  There will be a list of items so scroll down to see what you want to look at. Also, there will be a link to COMMENTS..just click on that to see what your instructor has said about your work, and VIEW RUBRIC, to see exactly HOW I HAVE GRADED YOUR WORK! You are expected to use instructor comments to improve for the next time!   IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GRADE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY, SO WE CAN GET IT CORRECTED RIGHT AWAY! THANKS!

Your final grade for this course will be based on the standard grading percentages:

  • 89.45 - 100 = A
  • 79.45 - 89.44 = B
  • 69.45 - 79.44 = C
  • 49.45 - 69.44 = D
  • Below 49.5 - F

YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

Syllabus Quiz: Print syllabus, take quiz required to show you are in this course =  10 points

Service Project Topic:  = 10 points

Units 1, 2 and 3 and FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS: ALL EXAMS ARE REQUIRED = 300 points

            Each is worth 100 points, and THE BLACKBOARD GRADEBOOK will get to drop your lowest score from UNITS 1, 2, and 3 exams. YOU MUST TAKE THE FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM!  If you miss an exam from UNITS 1 ,2 or 3, you will receive a 0 and you MUST take the rest of the exams as that 0 will be your dropped exam from UNITS 1 2 or 3.  YOU MUST TAKE FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM!!!!!!!

NOTE: There will be exam questions over all REQUIRED VIDEOS and handouts

Unit 1 DISCUSSION: Introduce Yourself and NATURE-NURTURE - SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD DISCUSSION:   = 20 points

Unit 2 DISCUSSION over HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS video: = 20 points

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY:  (required by State of Texas) = 100 points

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: CH 1 Science Quiz, Unit 1, 2 and 3 Practice Quizzes and/or Donation of Food to AC Pantry or High Plains Food Bank or local food pantry.   ( up to 20 points)

TOTAL POINTS = 460 points                  + 20 Extra credit pts which are optional!

Note: This course is set up with points, not weighted totals. Every point you earn counts the same towards your total.  Be sure you do all your assignments to maximize your final grade! Missing an exam is problematic, but you get to drop your lowest exam out of the UNITS 1, 2 and 3 exams.  YOU ARE ALL REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM!  NO EXCEPTIONS.  FAILURE TO COMPLETE and MISSING your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY will really hurt you!  You can't make it up as it's required by the state of Texas for every behavioral studies student!  Taking the practice quizzes, and/or donating food to the food banks/pantry can help with a low exam score or a missed discussion!  GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO THIS!

 

Attendance

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

"90% of Success is SHOWING UP": WOODY ALLEN  While it may be tempting to SKIP CAMPUS BASED COURSES or to ONLY CHECK INTO YOUR ONLINE CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades and SUCCESS IN COLLEGE is REGULAR and FREQUENT class attendance (Yes...it's just the same for both ON LINE and ON CAMPUS COURSES...BEING INVOLVED AND ENGAGED HELPS YOU SUCCEED!).

GET HELP RIGHT AWAY if you are not familiar with AC CONNECT and BLACKBOARD. ALL AC COURSES HAVE AN ONLINE COMPONENT, whether they are ONLINE OR TRADITIONAL ON CAMPUS COURSES or A BLEND OF BOTH CALLED HYBRID COURSES.  Be sure you use the STUDENT TOOLS and HELP WITH BLACKBOARD tutorials, and you can call the AC HELPDESK at 371-5000, as well as get help in the LIBRARY on WASHINGTON STREET on the 4th FLOOR with the staff there! You can also get help in any of the COMPUTER LABS across campus!

We want you to do great in your AC classes, so please LET US HELP YOU! If we don't know your difficulties, we cannot be of service!  Also, call me if you want some help with the course materials!  REMEMBER: The best way to get me is on my cellphone! I’m always happy to answer your questions if I can!   ~THANKS! DR. HARDING

Calendar

CALENDAR AND LESSONS:

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 1301 DC001:

DUAL CREDIT: ONLINE FALL 2017

WHAT IS DUE WHEN CHECKLIST: PRINT OFF AND KEEP BY YOUR COMPUTER:

 Check off items as you complete them! Keep Track of your work!

REMINDER: This calendar is NOT SET IN STONE! We may have to change our timeline due to unforeseen circumstances, so be sure you frequently check your email and announcements for any changes in due dates.

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE is JAMES HENSLIN's SOCIOLOGY: A Down-to-earth Approach: Core Concepts 6th edition. Pearson is the editor. You may get it at the AC BOOKSTORE as a used text or you may buy or rent it online from various book dealers.

 

 

 

Warning DUE DATES ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEARPLEASE NOTE that YOU CAN ALWAYS WORK AHEAD IN THIS COURSE!  However, every assignment has a FINAL DUE DATE and TIME (11:55 pm).  THAT DUE DATE IS CONSIDERED THE VERY LAST DAY YOU CAN TAKE AN EXAM OR QUIZ, DO A DISCUSSION or SUBMIT AN YOUR ESSAY or TOPIC!  You will get a 0 if you miss the due date except in EXTRAORDINARY SITUATIONS.  Waiting until the last minute to turn something in for an ONLINE CLASS is very risky. If your system goes down or your computer shuts off, and UNLESS it is the AMARILLO COLLEGE BLACKBOARD SYSTEM that goes off, you will not be allowed to make up the assignment.  SO SUBMIT THINGS EARLY, do it during the daytime hours so that if you have trouble you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm (NOT AFTER THAT).  Be an early bird and you'll be a lot less stressed and able to excel in this class!

DUE DATE CHECKLIST:  IMPORTANT DATES IN THIS SEMESTER!

  • NOTE: If something in your COURSE SAYS REQUIRED: There will be questions over it on the exam!
  • FIRST THINGS TO DO: Course opens: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5th
    • Print off Calendar and review it, along with UNIT 1 Study Guide & Theory Handout. I also suggest printing off the Power point notes for Units 1, 2, and 3 but these are not required.  There is a POWER POINT lecture entitled WHY WE NEED SCIENCE: I highly recommend that you go over this as you read CHAPTER 1 in understanding the basis of scientific inquiry and its use in the discipline of SOCIOLOGY.
    • SYLLABUS QUIZ REQUIRED:  Syllabus Quiz is Due NO LATER THAN MONDAY,  SEPTEMBER 11th by 11:55 pm: Review syllabus, print it, take this quiz. Failure to take quiz may result not being counted on course attendance and in LOSS OF FINANCIAL AID!  Worth 10 pts.
    • YOUR SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC IS DUE BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th 11:55 pm: 

TO COMPLETE THIS: First, Go into the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER from the BLACKBOAR MENU:   In order to learn about the project, download AND READ the INSTRUCTION SHEET, DOWNLOAD AND SAVE the TEMPLATE ...the TEMPLATE GETS SAVED TO YOUR COMPUTER as this is where you will WRITE YOUR FOUR ESSAY QUESTIONS and your QUESTION FOR NUMBER 5 over reading EMPIRICAL GRAPHS.   NEXT, GO TO THE FOLDER BELOW THE TEMPLATE LINK that says VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES in the SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER.  You can look at the handouts as well as the VOLUNTEER MATCH WEBSITE.  YOU MUST DECIDE EARLY what project you will want to do by going over the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOLDER. BE SURE YOU CALL THE AGENCY TO SEE IF THEY CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU with VOLUNTEER HOURS!  Some of these agencies may be closed. You can do a local project in your town also!  You may NOT help your family as your project OR do something that is related to your job that you are paid for.  As well you cannot do something at your church that involves EVANGELICAL projects (FOR EXAMPLE: GIving a dinner so people will come to listen to a sermon).  YOU CAN PARTICIPATE WITH YOUR CHURCH as long as the PROJECT is about COMMUNITY SERVICE ("Like doing a food drive for the hungry people in your COMMUNITY..not just your church").  YOU MUST SUBMIT your PROJECT TOPIC (the agency or project you will be doing) in the DROP BOX by writing a sentence in the TEXT BOX:  EG: "I will be volunteering for Snak Paks for Kids" or "I will be doing my project at the ASPCA".  FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ASSIGNMENT DROP BOX THAT SAYS SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC DROP BOX!  NOTE: Be sure you check your agency because some projects will need a background check for you, and you may not have time to do that in the semester time frame of ONLY 12 weeks. Be sure and get started RIGHT AWAY! Do not wait until the last minute as this is worth 100 points towards your final grade!

NOTE: You can participate as a group in a project with other students at your school, if you all like, but each of you must write your own original essay over the project.

  • UNIT 1 OPENS SEPTEMBER 5th: Covers chapters 1, 2, 3, Parenting in the 90's and SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD films, along with shorter videos, WHY WE NEED SCIENCE LECTURE NOTES over chapter 1 and THEORY HANDOUT. UNIT 1 closes on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd at 11:55 pm with UNIT 1 exam closing.
  • Unit 1 DISCUSSION: Watch SECRETS OF WILD CHILD, and the PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC FILM, as well as some of the SHORTER VIDEOS IN THE REQUIRED VIDEOS FOLDER.  Then introduce yourself in the discussion: DUE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd by 11:55 pm. Be sure you edit your work and USE PROPER ENGLISH, FULL SENTENCES, etc!  DO NOT use texting language (for example "i" instead of I).
  • UNIT 1 SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ and UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ: Both are due by MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd by 11:55 pm.  Receive up to 5 extra credit points on each practice quiz. These will help you prepare for exam 1. You can take them as many times as you need to get full 5 points (10 pts total).
  • UNIT 1 EXAM CLOSES on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd by 11:55 pm. Covers chapters 1, 2, 3, all the films and short videos, as well as the theory handout, along with SCIENCE questions over CH 1 science.
  • UNIT 2 opens WEDNESDAY OCT 4th covering chapters 4, 5, and 6 as well as several films!  Start with Chapter 4. (NOTE: Your units will be open earlier than that so you CAN WORK AHEAD IF YOU LIKE!_)
  • NOTE: Be sure you are working on your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT and have contacted your agency and gotten started! YOU CAN TURN IN YOUR PROJECT ESSAY EARLY (highly suggested!) and not have it due at the end of class, when a lot of your final work is due! This will help you to do it early!
  • FALL BREAK: THERE IS NOTHING DUE FROM OCTOBER 13th through OCTOBER 22nd! ENJOY!
  • Unit 2 DISCUSSION DUE: over chapter 5 and the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS video and other short videos CLOSES on MONDAY OCTOBER 30th by 11:55 pm.  Be sure you edit your work and do not use texting language.  You MUST respond to at least one other student in a SUBSTANTIVE WAY: Comments like "Nice post" and "I agree with you" are not enough. This is about DISCUSSING THE SUBSTANCE OF THE MATERIAL in the FILM in a meaningful way.  USE OUR WRITER'S CORNER FOR HELP WITH YOUR WRITING if you are not a strong writer!
  • UNIT 2 PRACTICE QUIZ CLOSES on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th by 11:55 pm.  For up to 5 extra credit points.  You can take this quiz as many times as you like to increase your points up to 5 extra credit pts
  • UNIT 2 EXAM CLOSES on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th by 11:55 pm. Covers chapters 4, 5 and 6, along with all films (Human Behavior Experiments and other short films), and the AFRICAN AMERICANS in the CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM handout and TED TALK by BRYAN STEVENSON.
  • Unit 3 open WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8th: Start reading chapter 7 and watch THE PEOPLE BOMB
  • NOTHING DUE DURING THANKSGIVING VACATION: NOVEMBER 23rd through 26th. ENJOY!
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY DUE by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th by 11:55  Be sure you edit your work. If you are not a strong writer, go to the MENU LINK for WRITER'S CORNER. They will help you edit your paper and send me a TUTORING REPORT. You get UP TO 10 extra points on your paper (UP TO 100 points total, but no more).  This will help you improve your college level writing skills! They can also help you with your bibliography and citations in your text.  YOU WILL UPLOAD YOUR SAVED TEMPLATE WITH YOUR FOUR ESSAY QUESTIONS and the ANSWERS TO YOUR GRAPH QUESTIONS as either a WORD or RICH TEXT FORMAT DOCUMENT in the SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY DROP BOX by November 30th 11:55 pm. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST THIS DATE FOR ANY REASON! Don't wait until the LAST MINUTE! You can turn in your work early.  LATE IS LATE and is 0 out of 100 points!
  • LAST DAY TO TURN IN EXTRA CREDIT RECEIPTS if you are donating to your local food bank or the AC PANTRY or HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANKS WILL BE TUESDAY DECEMBER 5th in the DROP BOX.  You get to earn up to 20 extra credit points, BUT NO MORE THAN 20 points, in this class, if you need them. If you do not want to do the PRACTICE QUIZZES (although this instructor suggests you do them!), then you can donate up to $20.00 worth of food and or gift cards (no cash), to the AC PANTRY or the HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK, or your local food bank. You get 1 extra credit point per $1.00 of donation. You have 20- points extra credit with your Practice quizzes possible, but lets say you only got a total of 15 points on your quizzes, then you can donate up to $5.00 more of food for the full 20 points. OUR FOOD PANTRY is on the WASHINGTON STREET LIBRARY in the first floor to the right of the front doors. Also, there is a pantry on WEST CAMPUS. You need to get a AC PANTRY or HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK (or your local food bank) RECEIPT For your donation and you need to submit that, along  with your PURCHASE RECEIPT to me either a JPG PHONE SHOT of your PANTRY and PURCHASE RECEIPTS in the DROP BOX, OR, mail them to me at Dr. Deborah Harding 3909 Huntington Dr, Amarillo TX 79109, OR drop them IN A MARKED ENVELOPE with your NAME and CLASS and SECTION by the due date by my office at DUTTON HALL, 202-J.  There will be an envelope taped to my door for you to put your receipts in. Again, I will only accept these in these 3 formats until TUESDAY DECEMDBER 5th by 11:55 pm.   Again, you can either do the practice quizzes only, donate only or a combination of both for UP TO 20 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS!
  • UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ due by MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 3 EXAM CLOSES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th by 11:55 pm over chapters 7, 8, 9 10 and CLASS DIVIDED and PEOPLE BOMB videos. Worth 100 points. REMINDER: YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR EXAM EARLIER IF YOU LIKE!
  • COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!  DUE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th by 11:55 pm. This exam covers all chapters and films and handouts!  YOUR GRADEBOOK will DROP OUT the LOWEST EXAM SCORE OF YOUR FOUR EXAMS! IF YOU MISSED AN EXAM, that is your dropped score as a 0.  BE SURE YOU TAKE ALL FOUR EXAMS to maximize your grade. NOTE: Your grade will change with each exam you take AFTER THE FIRST EXAM. When you take the first exam, you won't notice a change to your score, because it automatically drops that exam.  Then, when you take the second exam, it will drop the lowest of the two exams, on until the end!  Don't be fooled that you have a great grade after exam 1.  It's just not showing it! Sorry, but that's how the Blackboard gradebook works.
  • Your final grades will be posted THURSDAY DECEMBER 13TH by noon!

DETAILED WEEKLY CALENDAR:  Here is your TO DO LIST WEEK BY WEEK!

STAY ON TARGET by FOLLOWING THIS SUGGESTED STUDY SCHEDULE!

  • Unit 1: Covers CHAPTERS 1, 2 and 3: along with WHY WE NEED SCIENCE lecture notes, two films online including SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD FILM, and PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC FILM and the THEORY HANDOUT, all short videos and the UNIT 1 DISCUSSION:  You have two practice quizzes over SCIENCE and CHAPTERS 1, 2, and 3.  Opens TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5th & CLOSES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd at 11:55 pm when Unit 1 exam closes.
  • UNIT 1 TO DO, READINGS and VIDEOS to watch:
    • PRINT OFF CALENDAR FOR COURSE
    • REVIEW SYLLABUS and take the SYLLABUS QUIZ by following MONDAY: REQUIRED!
    • Read CH 1 and THEORY HANDOUT: INTRODUCTION AND WHY WE NEED SCIENCE lecture notes,
    • Read  CH 2: on CULTURE  and short video over culture.
    • Read CH 3: on SOCIALIZATION. Watch the SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD video and a SHORT VIDEO ON NATURE VS NURTURE in the UNIT 1 REQUIRED VIDEO FOLDER along with the PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC VIDEO. There are also notes over this video.
    •  Print off and fill out UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE to prepare for exam as you read. After reading chapter 1 over SCIENCE, fill out the SCIENCE LAB and review the SCIENCE LAB ANSER SHEET, then take the SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ and the UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 points extra credit each! You will find the STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUIZZES and THE UNIT 1 EXAM  in the UNIT 1 EXAM FOLDER by CLICKING ON "GO TO UNIT 1" link on your MENU LIST.  Also, go over the THEORY HANDOUT for the UNIT 1 EXAM!
    • REVIEW MATERIALS IN THE SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER ONLINE.  CONTACT THE AGENCY YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER FOR and SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT TOPIC IN THE DROP BOX by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th 11:55 pm.  GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY ON THIS ONE!
  • WEEK 1 and 2: Read Chapter 1 and REVIEW THEORY HANDOUT over the 3 major theories in SOCIOLOGY.  GO OVER WHY WE NEED SCIENCE NOTES and take SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ to help you with the materials.
  • WEEK 3:  Submit your topic for your Service Project first thing on Monday, SEPT 18, read chapter 2 on culture and watch short videos. Fill out your study guide to study for exam.
  • WEEK 4: Read chapter 3 on Socialization and Watch Secrets of the Wild Child and the PARENTING WITH LOVE AND LOGIC FILM.   There are notes for the LOVE AND LOGIC FILM as well, so you might want to print those off with the basic concepts!
    • WEEK 5:  UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION and DISCUSSION:  DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd by 11:55 pm. The Unit 1 Discussion is over Chapter 3, as well as the LOVE and LOGIC PARENTING VIDEO and the video over SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD, as well as the shorter videos over CULTURE, and NATURE VS NURTURE.  To do the discussion: 1) First read Chapter 2 and 3, and watch the required videos including the longer ones over SECRETS of the WILD CHILD and PARENTING in the 90's with Foster Cline.  Dont' forget to watch the shorter videos on culture and nature vs nurture which you will find in the UNIT 1 REQUIRED VIDEOS folder.  In the UNIT 1 Discussion, FIRST: Introduce yourself and tell us a little about you, your family and your academic and career goals.  SECOND, answer all questions being asked on the issue of NATURE VS NURTURE and the FILMS!  Respond to AT LEAST ONE OTHER STUDENT in a substantive manner. REMEMBER: NO TEXTING LANGUAGE allowed, please use proper ENGLISH, GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION, and EDIT YOUR WORK. Your discussion is a COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING ASSIGNMENT. Worth 20 points.
    •   CH 1 SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ and UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ Due by MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd by 11:55 pmSEPTEMBER 19th 11:55 pm for up to 5 extra credit points. You can take them as many times as you want!
  • UNIT 1 EXAM over study guide including chapters 1, 2, 3, SCIENCE LAB and QUIZ, and Culture, NATURE vs NURTURE, Parenting in the 90's and SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD videos, as well as SCIENCE LECTURE NOTES and THEORY HANDOUT: Due TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd by 11: 55 pm. 

  • Unit 2: CHAPTERS 4, 5,  6,  HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS and other short videos and                the CHAPTER 6 HANDOUT on AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM           along with BRYAN STEVENSON TED TALK:  CLOSES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th by 11:55 pm.
    • UNIT 2 READINGS and VIDEOS: Read chapters 4, 5, 6 and watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS video as well as the other shorter videos related to Chapter 5 in the UNIT 2 REQUIRED VIDEOS FOLDER.   Also, for Chapter 6 download the handout on AFRICAN AMERICANS in the CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYTEM and watch the BRYAN STEVENSON TED TALK on RACE REALITIES IN THE AMERICAN CJS.  Fill out UNIT 2 EXAM study guide as  you read to prepare for the UNIT 2 exam.
    • WEEK 5: Starting Wednesday, Read Chapter 4 on SOCIAL INTERACTION.
    • WEEK 6: Starting Wednesday, Read CHAPTER 5 on GROUPS and WATCH THE Human BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS along with the other shorter videos. This is the chapter your UNIT 2 discussion is over.
    • WEEK 7: NOTHING IS DUE DURING FALL BREAK from OCTOBER 13th to OCT 22nd. ENJOY
    • WEEK 8:  Finish chapter 5, watching the videos and completing the UNIT 1 discussion.
    •  WEEK 9: UNIT 2 DISCUSSION: DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th by 11:55 pm:  After  you watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS, write a short discussion post on WHAT YOU THINK YOU WOULD HAVE DONE IN THIS SITUATION. RESPOND TO at least ONE OTHER STUDENT's POST in a substantive way. Remember, edit your work and NO  TEXTING LANGUAGE! This is not a text message but a college-level writing assignment! Your comments should be thoughtful and add value to earn maximum points! (20 points)
    • WEEK 9: Read chapter 6 over Deviance, watch the BRYAN STEVENSON video and read the handout over AFRICAN AMERICANS in the CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. All required.
  • WEEK 10: UNIT 2 PRACTICE QUIZ: Due MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th by 11:55 pm for up to 5 extra credit pts.
  • WEEK 10: UNIT 2 EXAM: Due TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th by 11:55 pm:  covers Chapters 4, 5, and 6, HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS video along with the other shorter videos related to chapter 5, the TED TALK by BRYAN STEVENSON on RACIAL REALITIES IN THE AMERICAN CJS, and the AFRICAN AMERICANS in the CJS handout, as well as the study guide for UNIT 2.  NOTE: If it says required, it will be on the exam. 

  • WEEK 10: Starting Wednesday:  UNIT 3 opens.  Unit 3 covers CHAPTERS 7, 8, 9 and 10, SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY, the PEOPLE BOMB, POVERTY TED TALK, and CLASS DIVIDED VIDEOS and Unit 3 Study Guide & unit 3 practice Quiz and Unit 3 exam.  Everyone must take the COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: CLOSES WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13th by 11:55 pm
    • UNIT 3 READINGS and VIDEOS: Read Chapters  7, 8, 9 and 10.  Watch the Chapter 7 THE PEOPLE BOMB video and read through the PEOPLE BOMB FACT SHEET, along with the POVERTY TED TALK, and read the REQUIRED articles for your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY.  For Chapter 9, watch THE CLASS DIVIDED video.  Fill out the Unit 3 Study Guide.  There will be questions over the videos as well as the chapters for EXAM 3!
    • WEEK 10: Read Chapter 7 on Stratification and watch PEOPLE BOMB...go over PEOPLE BOMB HANDOUT with FACTS!
    • WEEK 11: Read Chapter 8 on GENDER STRATIFICATION and watch short videos
    • WEEK 12 & 13: Read Chapter 9 on RACE and ETHNICITY and watch the CLASS DIVIDED video.  NOTHING IS DUE FROM THURSDAY the 23rd to SUNDAY the 26th for THANKSGIVING! ENJOY
    • WEEK 13: UNIT 3 SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY: REQUIRED by the STATE OF TEXAS: DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th by 11:55 pm: BE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD AND  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS for this REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT in the UNIT 3 SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER.  DOWNLOAD YOUR TEMPLATE to your COMPUTER and BE SURE YOU USE THIS TO TYPE IN YOUR ANSWERS. QUESTION #5 MUST BE COMPLETED AS WELL, as it's worth 25 points towards the 100 points essay!  BE SURE YOU USE THE TEMPLATE!!!! Be sure you SAVE and UPLOAD THE ESSAY as you work on it. Please save it in TWO PLACES (like your computer AND an USB). Save your ESSAY as a WORD (.doc or .docx) or RICH TEXT FORMAT (.rtf) file.  UPLOAD your saved essay into the SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ESSAY DROP BOX for grading (worth 100 total points).  Follow all instructions and carefully EDIT YOUR WORK. If you are not a strong writer, CONTACT THE WRITER'S CORNER (see the LINK TO THE WRITER's CORNER in the MENU TAB on your AC CONNECT HOMEPAGE for this course.) They will help you edit your work and clarify your ideas! As well, they send me a tutoring report and you get up to 10 EXTRA POINTS on your essay (up to a maximum total of 100 points...so lets say you got an 88 on the essay and did the tutoring, you would get a total of 98 points!).
    • WEEK 14:  Read chapter 10 over FAMILY.
    •  WEEK 14: LAST DAY TO TURN IN EXTRA CREDIT is TUESDAY, DECEMBER by 11:55 pm in the drop box. You get to earn up to 20 extra credit points, BUT NO MORE THAN 20 points, in this class, if you need them. If you do not want to do the PRACTICE QUIZZES (although this instructor suggests you do them!), then you can donate up to $20.00 worth of food and or gift cards (no cash), to the AC PANTRY or the HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK, or your local food bank. You get 1 extra credit point per $1.00 of donation. You have 20- points extra credit with your Practice quizzes possible, but let's say you only got a total of 15 points on your quizzes, then you can donate up to $5.00 more of food for the full 20 points. OUR FOOD PANTRY is on the WASHINGTON STREET LIBRARY in the first floor to the right of the front doors. Also, there is a pantry on WEST CAMPUS. You need to get a AC PANTRY or HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK (or your local food bank) RECEIPT For your donation and you need to submit that, along  with your PURCHASE RECEIPT to me either a JPG PHONE SHOT of your PANTRY and PURCHASE RECEIPTS in the DROP BOX, OR, mail them to me at Dr. Deborah Harding 3909 Huntington Dr, Amarillo TX 79109, OR drop them IN A MARKED ENVELOPE with your NAME and CLASS and SECTION by the due date by my office at DUTTON HALL, 202-J.  There will be an envelope taped to my door for you to put your receipts in. Again, I will only accept these in these 3 formats until WED, DEC 7th by 11:55 pm.   
  • WEEK 15: FINAL EXAM WEEK: UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ:  Closes by MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th by 11:55 pm for up to 5 extra credit points.
  • WEEK 15: UNIT 3 EXAM: CLOSES BY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th by 11:55 pm:  Over Chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10, the Unit 3 Study Guide, the SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ESSAY articles and films, along with the PEOPLE BOMB and CLASS DIVIDED videos, as well as any other REQUIRED items!  If it says required, it's on the exam.  
  • WEEK 15:  REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE: FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM CLOSES by WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th by 11:55 pm. OVER all 10 chapters and all videos, handouts, science lab. Required for everyone!  If you missed an exam, that 0 will be your automatic dropped exam.  If you took all your exams, this final exam could either help you OR will be the exam that gets dropped! Remember, the gradebook automatically drops exams so your grade will keep changing with each exam you take after the first exam!  With the first exam, the gradebook automatically drops it, so you won't notice a change to your score. Don't be fooled that you have a great grade after exam 1....what you'll notice is a big change after you take exam 2.
  • FINAL GRADES POSTED THURSDAY DECEMBER 14th  by noon.

Additional Information

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS & QUIZZES, and VIEW GRADES, INSTRUCTOR's FEEDBACK COMMENTS AND RUBRICS FOR YOUR LABS AND DISCUSSIONS:

  You can REVIEW YOUR EXAMS AND QUIZZES ONCE THE DUE DATE AND TIME HAS PASSED. In order to review your exams, click on MY GRADES TAB, go to the exam or quiz in the list that you want to review and Click on the exam.  It will show you what you missed.  In order to view your assignments, discussions, papers, and other work for YOUR INSTRUCTOR’s FEEDBACK, again, go to MY GRADES tab in the left hand menu, click.  Find the item you want to look at in the LIST (they are not necessarily in order...sorry!).  Click on that and you will see a place that says RUBRIC and COMMENTS.  Click on comments to see anything your instructor has said, and click on RUBRIC to view the rubric grading system and how your instructor graded you.  PLEASE...this instructor SPENDS A LOT OF TIME to give you CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK...USE IT and make corrections accordingly! If you keep making the same error time and again, YOUR GRADES WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN!  I expect you to USE THE FEEDBACK I GIVE YOU TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT and to IMPROVE IN YOUR SCHOOL WORK!  

 

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