Introduction to Sociology Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!  After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu

Phone

Cell: Best way to get me: (806) 584-7569 from 9 am to 9 pm any day.  Call me but DO NOT TEXT ME!

Office Location

Dutton Hall 202-J

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

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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

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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.

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Course

SOCI-1301-001 Introduction to Sociology

Prerequisites

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

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

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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

Hybrid

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

 

TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OFF YOUR LECTURE POWERPOINT NOTES:

In order to print out your powerpoint lecture notes you will need a computer that has POWER POINT on it (as the library computers do). OPEN THE FILE YOU WANT TO PRINT OFF.   Open up the file by clicking on THE LINK, AND YOU CAN EITHER OPEN IT BY CLICKING ON THE FILE NAME OR BY WAITING FOR IT TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY.  Once it has opened up in power point, click on PRINT from the menu list at the top of the screen. This will open your printer driver window. Since all printer driver windows are different a bit depending upon the printer you are using, look for the place where it says "PRINT WHAT"...select Handouts from the menu. Then you'll see the Handouts area light up and select 3 for number of slides per page. Also, if you have a color printer but don't want to print in color, you can select Gray Scale , rather than color and save on that color ink.

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 in DUTTON HALL 202-L, or call her at 371-5195.  She is always happy to listen to your concerns if you aren't comfortable talking to me!

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

 

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
  • Return Student Information Sheet worth = 10 points
  • STUDENT ATTENDANCE  (I will take roll several times randomly) = 20 points
  • SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC (the agency you will be working at)   = 10 points
  • UNITS 1, 2 and 3 EXAMS: EXAMS 1 - 3 ARE REQUIRED and worth 100 points each.
  • **COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM 4:   (replaces lower grade in Exam 1, 2 or 3 OR missed EXAM grade worth 100 points).
  •  If you miss an exam in Units 1, 2 or 3, you are required to take EXAM 4 which is a comprehensive FINAL exam.  If you have done poorly on one of the exams in Units 1, 2 or 3 you can opt to take the fourth exam as well.  Your lowest score will be replaced by the 4th exam.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THIS EXAM if YOU DIDN'T MISS AN EXAM or are HAPPY WITH THE GRADES YOU GOT on UNITS 1, 2 and 3 EXAMS.  HOWEVER, I REPEAT, IF YOU MISSED ONE OF THE UNIT 1, 2, or 3 EXAMS, YOU MUST TAKE THE FINAL EXAM.

 The grade book is designed to take the highest THREE exams (Units 1, 2, 3, and/or FINAL EXAM 4).  TRY NOT TO MISS ANY EXAMS and then you won't have to take the FINAL EXAM!

                                                                                          Total exam points:    = 300 points

  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS (required)   =  100 points
  • EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:
    • CH 1 SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ and Units 1, 2 and 3 Practice Quizzes (up to 5 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS EACH)   = a possible 20 extra credit points
    • You can also donate up to $30.00 of food (for up to 30 points MAX) to  AC FOOD PANTRY    (*+ 30 points)'
    • NOTE: You can get extra credit UP TO, BUT NO MORE THAN 30 POINTS with 4 practice quizzes (possible 5 points each) and a donation to the AC PANTRY!

TOTAL POINTS       =                450 points (+ up to 30 Extra Credit pts)

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 SEC 001

ON CAMPUS HYBRID SPRING-1 2018

WHAT TO DO and WHEN IS IT DUE CALENDAR-CHECKLIST: PRINT OFF AND KEEP BY YOUR COMPUTER:

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

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE IS:  Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach Core Concepts (6th Edition) by James M. Henslin.  There are used copies in the bookstore and you can get it online for about $60 or so.

NOTE: If something in your COURSE SAYS REQUIRED: It will be on the exam! BE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES AND POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THIS CALENDAR: It's NOT SET IN STONE!  NOTE: For a hybrid course, 50% of the course is on campus, but 50% is online!  You will need to be completing a lot of the materials and watching the films on your own! Be sure you keep on target as all items have a cut off due date!

IMPORTANT: Due dates and times are the LAST POSSIBLE TIME you can turn in your work! I do not grade LATE WORK!  Be an early bird!  Procrastination doesn't work in college!  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE OR YOU MAY LOSE OUT on A GRADE!

  HERE IS THE CHECKLIST OF DUE DATES FOR THIS COURSE:  Check these off as you submit them:

  • REQUIRED: Syllabus Quiz due TUESDAY, January 23rd by 11:55 pm (10 pts)
  • Student Information Sheet due to instructor in class by WEDNESDAY, January 24th class time (10 pts)
  • Service Learning Project Topic due MONDAY, Jan 29th in DROP BOX by 11:55 pm (be sure you have contacted your agency before you select it to make sure they can accommodate you)
  • CH 1 Science Practice Quiz (up to 5 extra credit points) and Unit 1 Practice Quiz (up to 5 extra credit points) due by Sunday, February 11th 11:55 pm closes and won't reopen.
  • Unit 1 Exam closes Sunday, February 11th by 11:55 pm and will not reopen (you get 2 attempts so don't wait until the last minute to take this.  (100 points)
  • Unit 2 Practice Quiz closes SUNDAY February 25th 11:55 pm (up to 5 extra credit pts)
  • UNIT 2 EXAM closes SUNDAY, February 25th by 11:55 pm (100 points).  You get 2 attempts to take this so don't wait until the last minute!
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS due in DROP BOX and written IN THE TEMPLATE (see instruction sheet) by TUESDAY, MARCH 6th by 11:55 pm. NO LATE WORK will be GRADED FOR ANY REASON.  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT!  This is a very very very bad idea as you might end up with a zero!
  • EXTRA CREDIT DONATION due in class (LAST DATE) by WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th by 11:55 pm:  If you didn't do the extra credit practice quizzes, or you didn't do well on them, you can get up to 30 extra credit points (TOTAL...not more than 30 points) by donating up to $30.00 food to your local food bank or the AC PANTRY.  You can supplement your practice quiz points UP TO 30 POINTS with food donation if you want, but it's not required!  You must submit your receipt from the food bank or AC PANTRY along with your purchase receipt either in class by Monday, March 5th or online in drop box by WED, MARCH 7th by 11:55 pm. No late donations will be accepted!
  • UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ due by THURSDAY, MARCH 8th by 11:55 pm (for up to 5 extra credit points).
  • UNIT 3 EXAM due THURSDAY, MARCH 8th by 11:55 pm (100 points).
  • FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM due by FRIDAY, MARCH 9th by 4:00 pm.  If you missed an exam you MUST take this exam. If you want to try and improve your grade, you may take this exam and it will replace a lower exam grade (the gradebook drops the lowest of the four exams.).
  • GRADES POSTED BY FRIDAY, MARCH 9th 5:00 pm.

DETAILED CALENDAR AND DATES:

  • COURSE OPENS: CLASS 1 STARTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17th. 
    • BEFORE CLASS 1, please complete the following as soon as I SEND YOU THE EMAIL with the handouts:
      • PRINT OFF THE THINGS I EMAILED YOU: Including the COURSE CALENDAR, the CH 1 THEORY HANDOUT and CH 1 Powerpoint LECTURE NOTES, as well as the UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE and STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET. 
      • Read Chapter 1 before our first class.
      • After class you can read through the ONLINE SYLALBUS, fill out the STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET I send you by email, and bring to class for 5 points. THEN TAKE THE REQUIRED SYLLABUS QUIZ by the due date, TUES, JAN23rd 11:55 pm!  It's worth 10 points.
      • WATCH VIDEOS in UNIT 1: Begin watching the required short video on SOCIOLOGY and SCIENCE.  Then watch CH 2 on CULTURE and the longer films for CH 3 including PARENTING with LOVE AND LOGIC, as well as SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD. If it says REQUIRED, there will be questions over it on the exam!  I PROMISE!
    • REVIEW your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT, Contact Agency and Select AGENCY:  Go to SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER: Review the PROJECT INSTRUCTION SHEET, the TEMPLATE which you will write your ESSAY QUESTIONS In and the WEBSITES and HANDOUTS on various service opportunities. Be You can also check with your instructor about other ideas you have to get her okay.  CALL YOUR AGENCY to make sure they can accommodate you.  Then submit your agency name.
    • NEXT: Submit your AGENCY NAME or your PROJECT DESCRIPTION in the SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC DROP BOX online by MONDAY, January 29th 11:55 pm for 10 points.
  • FOR UNIT 1: COVERS Chapters 1, 2 and 3, including Parenting with Love & Logic and Wild Child films along with 3 other short videos,  Theory handout, and Science. You can opt to take Unit 1 Practice Quiz and Science Practice quiz for up to 5  extra credit points and helps you with the exam!   Unit 1 EXAM closes SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11th 11:55 pm and Unit closes.
    • Class 1, Wednesday, January 17th: Read chapter 1 and discuss the Theory Handout in class.  Bring handouts and calendar, theory handout and study guide to class! Fill out your study guide as we discuss chapters in class. RETURN STUDENT INFO SHEET NEXT MONDAY or WEDNESDAY, JAN 22nd or 24th to INSTRUCTOR: 5 points.
    • YOUR SYLLABUS QUIZ is due by next TUESDAY, JAN 23rd 11:55 pm: REQUIRED and worth 10 points! And return STUDENT INFO SHEET 5 points by WEDNESDAY last day (5 pts).
    • Class 2, Monday, Jan. 22nd: Discuss CH 1 Science in Sociology. Read Chapter 2 on culture. Take the SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points.  Student info Sheet due tonight or by Wednesday.
    • For homework: Read Ch 3 and WATCH THE TWO FILMS for CH 3:  SECRETS OF WILD CHILD and PARENTING IN the 90's with Love and Logic before next class!
    • Class 3 Wednesday Jan 24th: Discuss Chapter 2 on culture.  Read Chapter 3 on Socialization and watch SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD online and PARENTING in the 90’s WITH LOVE AND LOGIC videos.
    • Class 4: Monday, Jan 29th:  Finish Ch 2 and Discuss Ch 3 on Socialization.  Be sure you watch the two movies.  There are multiple questions on these
    • Class 5: Wednesday, JAN 31st: Discuss Ch 3 on Socialization and Parenting
    • Class 6: Monday, FEB5th: Finish discussing Parenting and Wild Child/ Nature-Nurture
    • Take the PRACTICE SCIENCE QUIZ and the UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ by SUNDAY, Feb 11th 11:55 pm for up to 5 extra credit points each.  You get to take the quizzes as many times as you like and they cannot hurt you, only help you. You don't have to take them!
  • UNIT 1 EXAM OPEN MONDAY, FEB 5th and closes on SUNDAY, FEB 11th 11:55 pm. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO TAKE OR START YOUR EXAM. You get two attempts on your exams but NOT after the time is over.  If something goes wrong with your internet service or computer (unless it's our SERVER or BLACKBOARD) you don't get more time or another attempt.  You get to drop the lowest exam of four exams.  If you take the UNIT 1, 2 and 3 exams and are happy with your grades, you do not have to take the COMPREHENSIVE EXAM at the end.  If you miss an exam or want to up your grade, then you have to take the COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM.
  • UNIT 2 OPENS:  Covers chapters 4, 5 and 6 including Human Behavior Experiments Film.
    • Class 7: Wed, Feb 7th:  Chapter 4 on Social Interaction. Read chapter 5 and we will watch HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS FILM for discussion. Write your paragraph for next WEDNESDAYP!
    • Class 8 Monday Feb 12th:  Discuss groups and conformity.  NEXT TIME bring paragraph to discuss what you think you would have done!  Discuss conformity and group influence.
    • Class 9 Wednesday, Feb 14th:  WATCH HEB FILM! Discuss your paragraph for 5 points. Begin discussing chapter 6
    • Class 10 Monday, Feb 19th: Chapter 6: what is crime and what is deviance? Read chapter 7 for next class on Wednesday and watch THE PEOPLE BOMB!
    • TAKE YOUR Unit 2 PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 points extra credit due SUNDAY, FEB 25th by 11:55 pm.  Take as many times as you like.
  • UNIT 2 EXAM opens Monday, Feb 19th and closes Sunday, Feb 25th by 11:55 pm.
  • UNIT 3 OPENS: Chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10 including the PEOPLE BOMB and CLASS DIVIDED videos.
    • Class 11 Wednesday, Feb 21st:    Discuss ch 7 and stratification.
    • Class 12: Monday, February 26th:  Discuss ch 7 and the PEOPLE BOMB movie.
    • Class 13: Wednesday, February 28th: Discuss CH 8 on GENDER stratification
    • Class 14:  Monday, March 5th: Discuss CH 9 on RACE and ETHNICITY.
    • TUESDAY, MARCH 6th 11:55 pm: Your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS IN THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED YOU are due in the SERVICE PROJECTD DROP BOX by TUESDAY, MARCH 6th by 11:55 pm. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED after this!
    • EXTRA CREDIT: Purchase and Pantry Receipts due by WEDNESDAY class, MARCH 7th: If  you did not take all the quizzes or didn't do well on the practice quizzes, you can donate to the AC FOOD PANTRY (for each $1.00 of food you get 1 point).  You can use both PRACTICE QUIZ points combined with a DONATION for up to 30 extra credit points for this course to help you with your final grade. This is voluntary.  YOU CANNOT GET MORE THAN 30 extra credit points, however!
    • Class 15: Wednesday, March, 7th: CH 9 and watch CLASS DIVIDED. Read Chapter 10 for exam 3
    • Take your UNIT 3 Practice Quiz by THURSDAY, MARCH 8th 11:55 pm, as many times as you like for up to 5 extra credit points.
  • UNIT 3 EXAM Due THURSDAY, March 8th by 11:55 pm
  • COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: If you missed an exam or want to try and "UP YOUR GRADE", then you can take this final exam due by FRIDAY 4:00 pm.  If you are didn't miss an exam or are happy with your unit 1, 2 and 3 final exam grades.
  • FINAL GRADES SUBMITTED FRIDAY, MARCH 9th by 5:00 pm!.

 

Reminder: This calendar is not set in stone and may change, due to unforseen circumstances. Please be advised that you are responsible for checking your AC CONNECT ONLINE announcements and your AC EMAIL account for messages as to changes (weather closings, instructor illness, etc).   THANKS! We try to adhere to our timeline, but LIFE HAPPENS!   ~ Dr. Harding

 

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!  

 

Syllabus Created on:

12/19/17 12:19 PM

Last Edited on:

01/10/18 9:08 PM