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.
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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.

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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-1301-002 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

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOKS and STUDY GUIDE

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

ISBN-13: 978-0-133809978

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. You can purchase used copies as well!

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

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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-M, or call him at 371-5195. 

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
  • Return Student Information Sheet worth 5 pts =5 points
  • STUDENT ATTENDANCE  (I will take roll several times randomly) = 15 points
  • SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC (the agency you will be working at)  = 10 points
  • HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENT VIDEO PARAGRAPH: = 10 points
  • **PRACTICE QUIZZES: Chapter 1 SCIENCE Practice Quiz, and Units 1, 2 and 3 Practice Quizzes (up to 5 EXTRA CREDIT points)           = Maximum of 20 Extra Credit points
  • UNITS 1, 2 and 3 EXAMS: EXAMS 1 - 3 ARE REQUIRED and worth 100 points each.
  • **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.
    1.  The grade book is designed to take the highest THREE exams (Units 1, 2, 3, and/or FINAL EXAM 4).  TRY to DO WELL ON EACH EXAM and DO NOT MISS ANY EXAMS and then you won't have to take the FINAL EXAM!  GREAT IDEA!

                                                                                          Total exam points:  = 300 points

  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY(required)  =  100 points
  • EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can get up to 30 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS in the following ways:

You can combine these different ways to get UP TO, BUT NO MORE THAN 30 extra credit points.

    1.  You can take the 4 practice quizzes for up to 20 points total (5 points each including the CH 1-Science Practice quiz, and the Units 1, 2 and 3 Practice quizzes.
    2. You can combine the practice quiz scores WITH a food donation to the AC PANTRY up to 30 points, OR you can not do practice quizzes and SOLELY DONATE to the pantry.  For each $1.00 donation of food, you get 1 point. So, let's say you got 15 points on  your practice quizzes, you could donate another $15.00 worth of food for your 30 points.
    3. Finally, you can turn your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY into the WRITER'S CORNER (1 week before the due date!) and they will send me a TUTORIAL REPORT.  You need to make the changes they suggested on  your final paper, but this can give you an extra 10 points as well. Again, you can combine this with the practice quizzes or food donations, or both, to get extra credit!  THIS IS A GREAT CHOICE if you are a bad writer! It will help you do better on your essay as well!

TOTAL POINTS = 450 points (+ 30 Extra credit points optional!)

You can see your grades by clicking on MY GRADES.  There are also comments to you on by clicking on MY GRADES, then VIEW RUBRIC and COMMENTS.  I work hard to get your grades posted in a timely manner so you can view them and keep updated on your percentage, as I know your grades are important to you.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE YOUR GRADES OR YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM!!!! IT'S VERY IMPORTANT TO CONTACT ME RIGHT THEN AND NOT WAIT!  I want you to get every point you earn!

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!).  Anyhow, you are required to scan the attendance scanner each time you come into our class with your STUDENT ID CARD. I take attendance randomly several time for up to 10 points over the semester to encourage you to show up! 

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

HENSLIN CORE CONCEPTS.jpgINTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY HYBRID SUMMER-2-2018 CALENDAR

OVERVIEW: DUE DATES

NOTE: This CALENDAR is not set in stone. Please check you ONLINE EMAILS and ANNOUNCMENTS for UPDATES AND CORRECTIONS.

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.  I make up my own study guides, so you don't need any access codes!

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 with your calendar, as all items have a cut off due date, and I DO NOT TAKE LATE WORK!!!

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

DUE DATES: Check off as you complete these dates (REMINDER: Not set in stone!)

  • Class starts MONDAY, JULY 2nd
  • Sunday, July 8th 11:55 pm:  SYLLABUS QUIZ DUE (required) for 10 points
  • Monday, July 9th in class: Student information sheet due for 5 points
  • Tuesday, July 10th Online by 11:55 pm:  "Topic", list agency name for Service Project (10 pts)
  • Sunday, July 22nd 11:55 pm:  Ch 1- Science Practice Quiz & Unit 1 Practice quiz close for extra credit
  • Sunday, July 22nd 11:55 pm:  Unit 1 Exam closes. (100 points)
  • Monday, July 23rd Unit 2 opens
  • Monday, July 23rd: Paragraph over HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS FILM due in class (10 pts)
  • Sunday, July 29th 11:55 pm:  Unit 2 Practice quiz closes for up to 5 extra credit points.
  • Sunday, July 29th 11:55 pm: Unit 2 EXAM closes (100 points)
  • Tuesday, August 7th 11:55 pm: Service Learning Project Essay due online (100 points)
  • Thursday, August 9th, 11:55 pm: Unit 3 Practice Quiz closes for up to 5 extra credit points
  • Thursday, August 9th 11:55 pm: Unit 3 EXAM closes (100 points)
  • Friday, August 10th, 8:00 am in morning:  Comprehensive Final Exam ** closes. Note, if you miss an exam from Units 1, 2, or 3 and/or you want to better your grade because you did poorly on an exam, you can take this exam. We will drop the lowest of the four exams. If you didn't miss an exam and are happy with your grade, you do not need to take this and it will be your dropped exam.
  • Friday, August 10th 12:00 noon:  Final grades posted.

 DETAILED CALENDAR:

  • IN ADVANCE: TO GET READY FOR CLASS 1 on MONDAY, JULY 2nd:
    1. Print off this calendar and refer to it. ALSO, we may get off schedule as sometimes happens for numerous reasons, so be sure and check your EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND THE COURSE HOME PAGE for updated due dates!
    2. SYLLABUS & SYLLABUS QUIZ: Go online and follow the menu link to the syllabus for this class. Read through the syllabus and then take the REQUIRED SYLLABUS QUIZ for 10 points by Sunday, JULY 8th 11:55 pm.
    3. STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET: Once you read through the syllabus, FILL OUT THE STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET I sent you and bring it to class by MONDAY, JULY 9th for 5 points. I will email you the sheet but you can also find it in the FIRST DAY HANDOUTS FOLDER ONLINE!
    4. FOR Class 1, Monday, July 2nd:  IN ADVANCE:
      • Read chapter 1 and PRINT OFF STUDY GUIDE, fill out questions as you read!  That's the best way to study for your exams in this class!
      • Print off and bring the Theory Handout, Ch 1 and WHY WE NEED SCIENCE ppt notes. We will discuss this in class 1.
      • NOTE: Since this is a HYBRID class, you are RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE READING and ISSUES ON YOUR STUDY GUIDE! We will only be discussing the highlights of these chapters in class.  FOR NEXT WEEK, read chapters 2 and 3.  Watch the two videos in CH 3 entitled PARENTING in the 90's and Secrets of the Wild Child.
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOR THIS COURSE:  100 points for the ESSAY, plus 10 pts topic.
    1. IN ORDER TO GET READY FOR YOUR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT required by the STATE OF TEXAS for this course, you need to begin by finding your AGENCY or PROJECT where you will do your four volunteer hours.  NOTE: The Service project involves 4 hours of volunteer service for a community agency, and writing on five essay questions over that experience.  
    2. DUE DATE: By TUESDAY, JULY 10th, by 11:55 pm, you must give me your "TOPIC" in the TOPIC DROP BOX ONLINE:  You need to submit your "TOPIC" (that is the agency where you will volunteer and what you will be doing), by writing 1 sentence about the agency where you will volunteer and what you will be doing there, as far as you know. 
      • You will find the SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER in the list of links on your HOME PAGE menu (it's on the left of the screen). You will see the TOPIC DROP BOX. Click on that and hit "WRITE SUBMISSION".  Then simply write a sentence about your agency and what you will be doing there.
      • ALso in the SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER, you will see the INSTRUCTION SHEET and the TEMPLATE (that is what you will use to complete your five essay questions). As well, you will click on the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOLDER. I like the VOLUNTEER MATCH SITE with hundreds of opportunities.  Find the agency where you will volunteer, CALL THEM, make arrangements before you SUBMIT YOUR TOPIC to me on TUESDAY, JULY 10th.
      • THEN, POST YOUR TOPIC on the ONLINE "TOPIC" DROP BOX in your folder by TUESDAY, JULY 10th 11:55 pm.
      • PLEASE NOTE: While you can do things through your church or businesses, they need to be projects that benefit the community, not the church itself or it's clergy or members or the business owners and employees. For example, you can do a FOOD DRIVE through your church, but you cannot do be a SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER.  Or, you can do a HABITAT PROJECT through your business, but you can't do a fundraiser to save that business.
      • This is a very SHORT CLASS so get going right away on this!  YOUR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY is due in 4 weeks time on TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th 11:55 pm.  Get started now! NO TIME TO WASTE!!!  AGAIN:  YOU MUST CALL YOUR AGENCY FIRST to make sure they have a place for you!  THIS IS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS and is worth 100 points to your final grade.
  • HOW TO GET EXTRA CREDIT in this COURSE:
    1. REVIEW EXTRA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: You may earn up to 30 extra credit points for this course (but no more that that): You have several different ways you can earn the extra credit. First, you can submit your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY to the WRITER'S CORNER and get up to 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS when I get your TUTORIAL REPORT. This is great if you are a bad writer! Another way is that you can take the 4 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZZES (there are 2 quizzes in UNIT 1, 1 in Unit 2 and 1 in Unit 3 for up to 20 extra credit points).  As well, you may get some or all of your points up to 30 points by donating food to the AC PANTRY. REMEMBER: You can combine points with your EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ scores, or if you don't want to take extra credit practice quizzes, you can just donate up to $30.00 worth of food, for UP TO, but no more than, 30 extra credit points.  
    2. The AC Pantry is in the WASHINGTON STREET WARE CENTER where the LIBRARY IS on the first floor.  You need to submit your AC PANTRY RECEIPT documentation and your purchase receipts by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th, last day of class!  TURN those receipts into me that last day to get up to 30 points of extra credit.  (It’s $1.00 donation for every point up to 30 points). 
  • WHAT WE'LL BE DOING IN WEEK 1:
  1. Class 1, Monday, July 2nd: Cover chapter 1, theories handout and discuss why we need science briefly, as well as INTRODUCTION TO CLASS!  Be ready to work from DAY 1!
  2. NO Class 2, Wednesday, July 4th: HAPPY JULY 4th.  NO CLASS
  3. TO GET READY FOR next SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY:

a) DUE DATE: By SUNDAY, JULY 8th 11:55 pm: READ through the SYLLABUS online and TAKE THE SYLLABUS QUIZ that is required for ALL STUDENTS in order to be counted in this course

b) For Monday, fill out student information sheet and bring to class for 5 points.

c) Be sure you have covered and understand chapter 1, REVIEW THE WHY WE NEED SCIENCE NOTES, and review THEORY SHEET

d)  For next class on Monday JULY 9th & Wednesday, July 11th, read CHAPTER 2 over culture and Chapter 3 over SOCIALIZATION.  Watch your ONLINE MOVIES including PARENTING WITH LOVE and LOGIC In the 90's and SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD. 

NOTE: What is on EXAM 1: Chapters 1, 2, and 3, as well as watching 2 films ONLINE ON YOUR OWN including PARENTING in the 90s with LOVE AND LOGIC expert FOSTER CLINE, as well as SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD for Chapter 3.  PRINT OFF, BRING TO CLASS 1 THE THEORY HANDOUT and WHY WE NEED SCIENCE lecture notes, and your UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE.  NOTE: I will send you all these by email. Class 1 we will talk about the 3 theories in SOCIOLOGY.

  • WEEK 2:
    1. REMINDER: By SUNDAY, JULY 8th, 11:55 pm, YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN YOUR SYLLABUS QUIZ!
    2. DUE DATES: By MONDAY, JULY 9th IN CLASS: Read syllabus and fill out the STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and RETURN TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR IN CLASS for 5 points, (I will send you this by email).  Last day to turn in this sheet for points. Don't forget TOPIC for tomorrow!
    3. Class 3: MONDAY, JULY 9th:  Discuss chapter 2 over CULTURE.  For next class, be sure you read chapter 3 and watch the two movies online including: THE SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD and PARENTING WITH LOVE and LOGIC.  Be sure you are filling out your study guide as you read.
    4. DUE DATE: by TUESDAY, JULY 10th 11:55 pm: Submit your AGENCY NAME in the TOPIC DROP BOX. Click on the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER and click on TOPIC DROP BOX. In WRITE SUBMISSION box, just list your project agency and what you will be doing! Now, get going! NO TIME TO WASTE! You only have 4 weeks before you essay is due!
    5. Class 4: WEDNESDAY, July 11th:  Discuss chapter 3 over SOCIALIZATION and the FILMS YOU WATCHED.  For next week, finish discussing chapter 3 and move right into UNIT 2. Read chapters 4, 5 and 6.
    6. STUDY FOR EXAM 1.  EXAM 1 will open MONDAY, JULY 9th right after class and close SUNDAY, JULY 22nd 11:55 pm.  REMEMBER: If something says REQUIRED in the online folder, IT MEANS THAT YOU WILL HAVE EXAM QUESTIONS OVER IT!  Be sure you watch ALL REQUIRED VIDEOS for this course!  Take your practice quizzes as well! These can only help you!

WEEK 3:

  1. For CLASS 5: Monday, July 16th:  We will finish discussing CHAPTER 3, the LOVE AND LOGIC methods and finish up chapter 3.  EXAM 1 opens.  BE SURE YOU READ CHAPTER 4 for WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th. Be sure you read chapter 4 and 5 for Wednesday class!
  2. DUE DATE:  DUE SUNDAY, JULY 22nd 11:55 pm:  Take your UNIT 1 CHAPTER 1 SCIENCE QUIZ and the UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ for practice on exam. Worth up to 5 extra credit points each. DUE SUNDAY JULY 22nd by 11:55 pm.  NOTE: Your practice quizzes can only help you, not hurt you!  You have unlimited attempts.
  3. DUE DATE: UNIT 1 EXAM WILL CLOSE by SUNDAY, JULY 22nd by 11:55 pm.  (NOTE: UNIT 1 EXAM opens MONDAY JULY 16th after class and closes by SUNDAY, JULY 22nd by 11:55 pm.   I do not take LATE WORK. You get two attempts on all exams, and you can take the UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ and the UNIT 1 CHAPTER 1 WHY WE NEED SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points each.  Unit 1 exam is over chapters 1, 2, 3, the films that are REQUIRED, and the idea of nature vs nurture, science and the theory handout. !   IF you miss EXAM 1, 2 or 3,  then you HAVE TO TAKE THE COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM!  Read ch 4, 5 and 6 for UNIT 2.
  4. REMINDER: GET READY FOR UNIT 2 and start working on your SERVICE PROJECT.  UNIT 2 opens and begin WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th.  Read Chapters 4, 5 and 6 for this unit.   You will need to watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film online and we will discuss this in in class on CLASS 7, JULY 26th, and finally, Chapter 6 for Class 8 on MONDAY, JULY 31st. Print off African Americans in the Criminal Justice System handout for exam and watch BRYAN STEVENSION's TED TALK online. 
  5. Class 5: Wednesday July 18th: UNIT 2 STARTS. Read and discuss Chapter 4 on social interaction and move into chapter 5 on SOCIETIES TO SOCIAL NETWORKS.  Watch HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS FILM online!  For next week be sure and watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS and BRING YOUR PARAGRAPH about the film on MONDAY JULY 23rd.
      • ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR PARAGRAPH:  Why do you think the soldiers did what they did?  What do you think you would have done.  EDIT YOUR WORK (worth 10 points).  DO NOT TURN IN SCRIBBLED WORK! I won't take work that you don't work hard on and edit! 
  1. For next week, read chapter 5 and 6! Fill out study guides! WRITE PARAGRAPH for MONDAY.
  1. REMINDER: UNIT 1 EXAM, along with the CH 1 SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ and the UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ will all CLOSE SUNDAY, JULY 22nd 11:55 pm!

WEEK 4:

  1. DUE DATE: In class 6 on MONDAY, JULY 23rd: Your paragraph about the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS: Why did the soldiers do this and what do you think you would have done? WORTH  10 points. I don't take messy scribbled work! SORRY! NOt worth my time to read it.
  2. Class 6:  Monday, JULY 23rd: FinishChapter 5 on societies and social networks.  Watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTs online and discuss conformity and your paragraph. READ CH 6 for WEDNESDAY. .
  3. FOR Wednesday, JULY 25th: Discuss chapter 6 over Deviance and Crime.  UNIT 2 EXAM OPENS right after class and will close Sunday, the 29th 11:55 pm!
  4. FOR NEXT WEEK:  Take UNIT 2 EXAM and UNIT 2 PRAC QUIZ by SUNDAY, JULY 29th. UNIT 3 opens. READ CHAPTER 7 & 8 and watch the PEOPLE BOMB FILM.  WE WILL TALK ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT FILM!
  • DUE DATE, SUNDAY, JULY 29th by 11:55 pm: Take your UNIT 2 PRACTICE EXAM for up to 5 extra credit points, in order to practice for your unit exam.  You can take it as many times as you like to increase your score.  Up to 5 extra credit points
  • DUE SUNDAY, JULY 29th 11:55 pm:  UNIT 2 EXAM OPENS WEDNESDAY, JULY 25th and CLOSES SUNDAY, JULY 29th by 11:55 pm. Over 4, 5, 6, HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS and other short films & BRYAN STEVENSON TED TALK.  Remember, don't wait until the last minute to take the exam since you get TWO ATTEMPTS!  Start the day before so you can take it again if you don't do well!

WEEK FIVE:

  • UNIT 3 opens MONDAY, JULY 30th. Covers Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10 and THE PEOPLE BOMB video as well as the CLASS DIVIDED film.  NOTE: More than likely, you will have to read and do the study guide questions over CHAPTER 10 on your own! There will be a few questions over chapter 10 on the study guide and on the exam.  Be sure you print off your UNIT 3 study guide and fill it out as you read.
    1. Class 9: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 30th:  We will discuss CHAPTER 7 on SOCIAL STRATIFICATION.  Watch the PEOPLE BOMB video online.  There are LOTS of questions on the exam over this important film!
    2. Class 10: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1st:  FINISH DISCUSSING PEOPLE BOMB VIDEO in CH 7 and poverty, then read and discuss Chapter 8 on GENDER.  FOR NEXT WEEK: Read chapter 8, 9 and 10, WATCH THE LAST FILM CLASS DIVIDED online, and finish SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY!  Get it done! I know it's a LOT!

WEEK SIX AND FINAL GRADES:

  1. Class 11: MONDAY,  August 6th: Read and discuss chapter 8 and 9 on Gender and RACE AND ETHNICITY.  Be sure you watch the CLASS DIVIDED VIDEO ONLINE. There are several questions over this important documentary!
  2. DUE DATE:  REMINDER: TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th: YOUR SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY IS DUE TONIGHT, AUGUST 7th by 11:55 pm in the SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY DROP BOX online! NO LATE WORK WILL BE TAKEN! SORRY!
  3. DUE DATE: LAST DAY IN CLASS: Wednesday, August 8th: EXTRA CREDIT DONATIONS: LAST DAY TO TURN IN EXTRA CREDIT RECEIPTS from PANTRY DONATION!
  4. Class 12: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th: Finish discussing Chapter 9 over Race & Ethnicity. Be sure you watch the CLASS DIVIDED documentary. We will briefly discuss CH 10 and FAMILES, but you are on your own to read and fill out questions on study guide on this chapter.  AGAIN, be sure watch the FRONTLINE documentary: A CLASS DIVIDED over prejudice online!!!!
  • DUE DATE: Take your UNIT 3 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ by THURSDAY night, AUGUST 9th 11:55 pm.
  • DUE DATE: THURSDAY night AUGUST 9th 11:55 pm.  UNIT 3 EXAM covers chapters 7, 8, 9 10 and the PEOPLE BOMB and CLASS DIVIDED videos.  REMEMBER: READ Chapter 10 over Family. Fill out the questions on the study guide for your exam. I won’t be covering much of this in class..it’s up to you to read it.  
  • DUE DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th 8:00 am in the MORNING:  **FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE IT:  DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th by 8:00 AM in the morning. If you are happy with Units 1-3 Exam grades AND DID NOT MISS AN EXAM, you do not have to take the FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM!  If you missed an exam YOU MUST TAKE THIS EXAM!  If you want to better your grade, take the FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM.  Otherwise, you are good to go.  The gradebook is set to take the highest 3 of your FOUR exams.  If you take the FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM, the lowest score (either a zero for a missed exam or your other lowest exam score will be dropped and replace with the grade you get, if it's higher, on the  FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM.   It covers All UNITS 1, 2 and 3 and chapters 1 - 10, along with all films we watched and all required handouts! It's the whole deal!
  • ***AGAIN, IF YOU MISSED AN EXAM, YOU MUST TAKE THIS COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM by FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th, 8:00 am in the morning!   
  • FINAL GRADES SUBMITTED FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th by noon.

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 5 pts =5 points
  • STUDENT ATTENDANCE  (I will take roll several times randomly) = 15 points
  • SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC (the agency you will be working at)  = 10 points
  • HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENT VIDEO PARAGRAPH: = 10 points
  • **PRACTICE QUIZZES: Chapter 1 SCIENCE Practice Quiz, and Units 1, 2 and 3 Practice Quizzes (up to 5 EXTRA CREDIT points)           = Maximum of 20 Extra Credit points
  • UNITS 1, 2 and 3 EXAMS: EXAMS 1 - 3 ARE REQUIRED and worth 100 points each.
  • **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.
    1.  The grade book is designed to take the highest THREE exams (Units 1, 2, 3, and/or FINAL EXAM 4).  TRY to DO WELL ON EACH EXAM and DO NOT MISS ANY EXAMS and then you won't have to take the FINAL EXAM!  GREAT IDEA!

                                                                                          Total exam points:  = 300 points

  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY(required)  =  100 points
  • EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY:  You can get up to 30 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS in the following ways:

You can combine these different ways to get UP TO, BUT NO MORE THAN 30 extra credit points.

    1.  You can take the 4 practice quizzes for up to 20 points total (5 points each including the CH 1-Science Practice quiz, and the Units 1, 2 and 3 Practice quizzes.
    2. You can combine the practice quiz scores WITH a food donation to the AC PANTRY up to 30 points, OR you can not do practice quizzes and SOLELY DONATE to the pantry.  For each $1.00 donation of food, you get 1 point. So, let's say you got 15 points on  your practice quizzes, you could donate another $15.00 worth of food for your 30 points.
    3. Finally, you can turn your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY into the WRITER'S CORNER (1 week before the due date!) and they will send me a TUTORIAL REPORT.  You need to make the changes they suggested on  your final paper, but this can give you an extra 10 points as well. Again, you can combine this with the practice quizzes or food donations, or both, to get extra credit!  THIS IS A GREAT CHOICE if you are a bad writer! It will help you do better on your essay as well!

TOTAL POINTS = 450 points (+ 30 Extra credit points optional!)

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:

06/25/18 7:09 PM

Last Edited on:

06/26/18 11:15 PM