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SOCI-1301-009 Introduction to Sociology
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.
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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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Student performance and learning outcomes for SOCI 1301:
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".
Classroom Behavior:
Grading Criteria:
100-90% = 900-810 points A
89-80% = 809-720 points B
79-70% = 719-630 points C
69-50% = 629-450points D
Below 50% = below 450 points F
The points will be earned:
500 points for exams
150 points social responsibility learning project
250 points for online assignments
points for in class assignments
Total points possible: 900 points
This is an online class. All work is done online.Completed work will show your attendance and particpation in class. You should make sure to check class scheduel outline for all due dates! I do nto take late or make-up work
Class Schedule/Outline: The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if needed. Date Lesson/Lecture/ Assignments Monday August 23rd Chapter 1: The Sociological Perspective Tuesday August 24th Ethics assignment due Wed. August 25th by 11:59 pm Wednesday August 25th Chapter 2: Culture Culture Assignment due Thursday August 26th by 11:59 pm Thursday August 25th Exam 1 opens Thursday August 25th and closes Sunday August 29th at 11:59 pm. The exam will cover chapters 1 & 2. 50 multiple choice questions. Once you open the exam you will need to complete it. If you lose connection or close the exam your grade will submit. Please email me as soon as possible with any problems. If you decide to wait until 10:00pm on Sunday night to take exam it might be too late for me to help if you run into problems. Monday August 30th Chapter 3: Socialization Tuesday August 31st Chapter 4: Social Structure and Social Interaction Wednesday Sept. 1st Review chapters for exam Thursday Sept. 2nd Exam 2 opens Thursday Sept. 2nd and closes Sunday 5that 11:59 pm. This exam will cover chapter 3& 4. 50 multiple choice questions. Once you open the exam you will need to complete it. If you lose connection or close the exam your grade will submit. Please email me as soon as possible with any problems. If you decide to wait until 10:00pm on Sunday night to take exam it might be too late for me to help if you run into problems.
Monday Sept. 6th Labor Day Tuesday Sept. 7th Chapter 5: Societies to Social Networks Lord of the Flies assignment Wednesday Sept. 8th by 11:59 pm Wednesday Sept. 8th Chapter 6: Deviance and Social Control Deviant assignment due Thursday Sept. 9th by 11:59 pm Thursday Sept. 9th Exam 3 opens Thursday Sept. 9th and closes Sunday 12th at 11:59 pm. This exam will cover chapter 5 & 6. 50 multiple choice questions. Once you open the exam you will need to complete it. If you lose connection or close the exam your grade will submit. Please email me as soon as possible with any problems. If you decide to wait until 10:00pm on Sunday night to take exam it might be too late for me to help if you run into problems. Monday Sept. 13th Chapter 7: Social Stratification Tuesday Sept. 14th Finish Chapter 7 Wednesday Sept. 15th Poverty Assignment due Thursday Sept. 16th by 11:59 pm Thursday Sept. 16th Poverty Assignment due Thursday Sept. 16th by 11:59 pm Monday Sept. 20th Chapter 8: Sex and Gender Tuesday Sept. 21st Social Responsibility assignment due Wed. Sept. 22nd Wednesday Sept. 22nd Social Responsibility assignment due Thursday Sept. 23rd Exam 4 opens Thursday Sept. 23rd and close Sunday Sept. 26th at 11:59 pm. This exam covers chapters 7 and 8. 50 multiple choice questions. Once you open the exam you will need to complete it. If you lose connection or close the exam your grade will submit. Please email me as soon as possible with any problems. If you decide to wait until 10:00pm on Sunday night to take exam it might be too late for me to help if you run into problems. Monday Sept. 27th Chapter 9: Race and Ethnicity Tuesday Sept. 28th Finish chapter 9 Wednesday Sept. 29th Race and ethnicity assignment due Thursday Sept. 30th Thursday Sept. 30th Race and ethnicity assignment Monday Oct. 4th Chapter 10: Marriage and Family Tuesday Oct 5th Finish chapter 10 Wednesday Oct. 6th Marriage assignment due Thursday Oct. 7th Exam 5 opens Thursday Oct. 7th and closes Monday Oct. 11th at 11:59 pm. This exam covers chapters 9 & 10. 50 multiple choice questions. Once you open the exam you will need to complete it. If you lose connection or close the exam your grade will submit. Please email me as soon as possible with any problems. If you decide to wait until 10:00pm on Monday night to take exam it might be too late for me to help if you run into problems. Oct. 11th -14th Final Exam week Good luck on all your finals!! Enjoy your Fall Break! |
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