NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Introduction to Sociology
Course prefix, number, and section number: SOCI1301
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2022
Semester start and end dates: Aug. 22 – Dec. 10 2022
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Online
Class meeting location, days, and times: Online
Lab meeting location, days, and times: None
Semester credit hours: 3
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.
Course prerequisites: None
Required course materials: Macionis, John J. Society: The Basics. 14th edition. Pearson.
ISBN 978-0-13-420632-5
Name of instructor: Dan Hampton
Office location: Official location is Gainesville Campus and Online
Telephone number: Department Office: 940-380-2504
E-mail address: dhampton@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Available Online Monday – Friday, Checking email Sat. and Sun. If necessary, I can set up a specific meeting date and time for Online video conference.
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
Six (6) Chapter Discussion Forum at 25 points each = 150 points
Twelve (12) Chapter Review Quizzes at 15 points each = 180 points
One (1) Knowledge Quiz at 25 points = 25 points
One (1) Knowledge Essay at 45 points = 45 points
Four (4) Module Exams at 150 points each = 600 points
Final grade scale: I grade on a 1,000 point scale.
900 – 1,000 = A
800 – 899 = B
700 – 799 = C
600 – 699 = D
<600 = F
Late work policy:
I do not accept late work. I will work with you in advance to allow you to turn in an assignment early.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.
Attendance Policy:
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance, if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence 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:
Sociology 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, composing essays, studying, etc.
The expectation is you will spend approximately the same amount of time in an Online course.
That is my benchmark standard.
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: Oct. 31, 2022.
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology.
Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology.
Describe key concepts in sociology.
Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology.
Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces.
Core Objectives:
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Social Responsibility
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Crystal Wright
Office location: Denton Exchange, room 204
Telephone number: 940-380-2504
E-mail address: cwright@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Crystal Wright
Office location: Denton Exchange, room 204
Telephone number: 940-380-2504
E-mail address: cwright@nctc.edu
Additional Addendum 1
THE OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students with disabilities. OSD counselors and advisors also provide strategies for academic success; individual, career, and academic counseling services as well as referrals to campus and community services and assistance with admission and registration.
It is not necessary that a student with a disability disclose his/her disability to college officials if he/she is not requesting any accommodations.
OSD is federally funded through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Federal Grant.
NCTC is committed to making its degree and certificate programs accessible to all qualified persons in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Amendments Act, and The Rehabilitation Act (1973), Section 504.
REQUEST SERVICES
New Students
Accommodations require advance preparation. Please make your request before the semester begins.
Documentation is required before any accommodations can be provided. Depending on your diagnosis, this documentation should come from a medical doctor, psychologist or other licensed or properly credentialed professional.
Current Students
Contact the OSD at the beginning of each semester well in advance of registration.
Contact Us
Please reach out to us to schedule and intake or if you have questions or concerns.
Wayne Smith, OSD Manager, kwsmith@nctc.edu, (940) 498-6207
Yvonne Sandmann, OSD Advisor, ysandmann@nctc.edu, (940) 668-3300
http://nctc.site/student-services/disability-services/index.html
Additional Addendum 2
Student Services Syllabus
STUDENT SERVICES & RESOURCES
SYLLABUS ADDENDUM/2022-2023
AFFINITY GROUPS AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Staff and faculty serve as advocates for NCTC’s Affinity Groups for students who have specific barriers or systems they are navigating not only within college but within life. Student Life and our Awareness months promote in-person and virtual events as well as volunteer and leadership opportunities to foster student engagement. Be sure to download the NCTC App to connect with other current or prospective students and get immediate updates and feedback about all things NCTC!
CAREER SERVICES CENTER
In need of employment or direction? NCTC Career Coaches meet one-on-one to provide training in writing resumes, job searches, interviewing, and more. Utilize some free online assessments to determine your interests and future career options, explore What Can I Do with This Major. The Skills to Succeed Academy is also a free interactive, online employability training program focused on building the skills and confidence you need to succeed in today’s workforce. At NCTC we want to help you Aspire to Be Hired!
COMPLETION CENTER
The Completion Center provides a variety of services for first-time in college students. This includes academic success coaching, goal setting, course planning, and connecting to resources for all new college students. Free online Success Seminars are available through Student Lingo. New students will enroll in a First Year Experience (NCTC 1001) course to get started on the right track and can also qualify to join the National Society of Leadership and Success!
COUNSELING AND ADVISING
Advisors/Success Coaches help students explore majors and programs offered, identify the best combination of classes to meet their goals, navigate how and when to transfer, and motivate students to continue on their journey to academic and personal success. Students are assigned to a specific advisor/success coach based on their major or career interests and can schedule in-person, phone, or virtual appointments through their online calendar!
Students also have access to free 24/7 telehealth counseling and medical appointments through TimelyCare and can contact one of our NCTC Counselors for help locating Community Resources and Wellness agencies, or they can request assistance to let us know their needs related to healthcare, housing, childcare, food, financial assistance, and other support.
EARLY ALERT AND CARES
Faculty and staff may refer students who are struggling academically as an Early Alert in an effort to provide needed intervention and support services. Students submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by their advisor/success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies. Our Academic Recovery programs is also offered for students who need help bouncing back from Academic Probation or Suspension. We want our students to finish strong!
Additionally, the NCTC CARES Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success but also their emotional and physical well-being. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Download our Campus Safety app, and if you feel there is an immediate threat to your welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI)
EDI partners with the entire campus community to create, maintain, and demonstrate NCTC’s commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning environment where NCTC students succeed. NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion. “Everyone Included. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Valued. Everyone Inspired.”
FINANCIAL AID
The Office of Financial Aid provides students with information and guidance with applying for eligible types of financial assistance, such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or Veteran’s Benefits. Students who have exemptions or tuition waivers will also work with the Financial Aid Office to have these funds applied to their accounts. Additionally, the NCTC Scholarship Office provides local scholarship opportunities through an online application process, and our Business Office has payment plan options.
LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NCTC Libraries have resources from books and media to online databases and study guides to, as well as a free Laptop Loaner program! Contact them through their Ask a Librarian form or visit with one of our very helpful librarians in person during their campus hours. To locate the books, supplies, or access codes needed for classes, check out the NCTC Bookstore!
Students needing support for online classes and/or with Canvas specifically can visit our eLearning site for helpful tips or submit a ticket for Canvas support. For any other technical issues related to your OneLogin or accessing your needed technology on or off campus, please contact our ITS (Information Technology Services) Help Desk!
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and online tutoring. First generation students can also participate in TRIO whose mission is to develop and equip historically underrepresented student populations with skills, experiences, and academic practices that assist them in achieving their educational goals. Student Success also offers a childcare assistance program for students who qualify!
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations, academic, and career counseling for students. Disclosure of a disability to college officials is not required unless requesting accommodations.
TESTING SERVICES
Contact the Testing Center with questions or scheduling information for the TSIA2 placement exam, CLEP, GED, TEAS, or exams that must be proctored for NCTC courses. Email your closest NCTC Testing Center at Corinth Testing, Denton Testing, Flower Mound Testing, Gainesville Testing, Bowie Testing, or Graham Testing.
TRANSCRIPTS AND REGISTRAR SERVICES
The Registrar’s Office is here to help if you have transfer coursework, AP, or CLEP test credit to be applied to your NCTC transcript, need to request official transcripts, or have questions about a course withdrawal. They also work with our Advising and Graduation Offices to make sure you have all the credits you need to graduate from NCTC!
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