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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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UPDATED 8/17/2016
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Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
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Course Prefix & Number: SOCI1301
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Section Number: 370
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Semester: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required Course Materials:
Society: The Basics, 14th edition, Macionis, Pearson Publishing.
ISBN:
ISBN 13: 978-013-415802-0
ISBN 10: 0134158024
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Loose leaf:
10: 0-13-415802-4
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e-textbook:
13: 978-0-13-415802-0
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Digital Choices:
13: 978-0-13-422001-7
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The information above was obtained from Pearson Higher Ed web site.
You may be able to find the same material from other sources.
The purchase of any ancillary products such as MySocLab, Access Card, etc. is optional.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dan Hampton
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Rm 336, by Appointment
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282
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E-mail Address:
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dhampton@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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1
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Discussion Forums, 13 discussions
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26
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2
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Module Exam, 4 exams
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60
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3
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Critical Thinking Paper (Term Paper)
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10
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4
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Sociology Pre&Post Test
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4
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology.
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2.
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Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology.
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3.
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Describe key concepts in sociology.
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Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology.
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Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
SOCI 1301 Section 370 Online for the Fall 2016 semester
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
NCTC requires all instructors to record attendance.
This includes classroom, Online, and Hybrid classes.
My procedure is as follows:
For any given week that has a graded activity due I record you as Present if you turned it in on time OR I record you as Absent if you do not turn in the activity.
For any given week that does not have a graded activity due I review your Canvas login log. If you did not log into the course I will record you as Absent.
At this time there is NO GRADE associated with attendance. However, if it is obvious that you are not spending the appropriate amount of time Online for this course I will not be forgiving or accommodating if you miss a due date or have poor scores.
Here is an easy calculation to help you determine if you are spending the appropriate amount of time:
SOCI is a 3 hour credit course. In a face-to-face classroom you would be spending 3 hours a week on campus in a classroom. The semester is 16 weeks. 16 X 3hrs = 48 classroom hours. This does NOT include outside time reading, etc.
The expectation is you will spend approximately the same amount of time in an Online course.
That is my benchmark standard.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Sociology PreTest: Fri., Aug. 26. Sociology PostTest: Sat. Dec. 3 – Wed. Dec. 7.
Discussion Forums: Recurring each Thursday with a few exceptions. See Calendar.
Module Exams: Module 1 Exam Fri.-Mon. Sept. 16-18; Module 2 Exam Fri. – Mon. Oct. 14-16; Module 3 Exam Fri.-Mon. Nov. 4-6; Module 4 Exam Fri. – Tues. Nov. 25-29
Critical Thinking Paper: Sat. Oct. 29.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIR & INSTRUCTIONAL DEAN
If you have a concern that we are not able to resolve, you may contact the department chair for further assistance. Please note that if you contact the department chair prior to discussing the issue with me, then the department chair will simply ask you to discuss the matter with me first, before he becomes involved. If you do not feel comfortable discussing the issue with me, you are free at any time to contact the department chair.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Leslie Kelley
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 336
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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lkelley@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dean Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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