Course title: Introduction to Sociology
Course prefix, number, and section number: SOCI 1301. 500
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2025
Semester start and end dates: 8/25/2025-12/13/2025
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face to face
Class meeting location, days, and times: Flower Mound; Tuesday & Thursday; 11:00 am-12:20 pm
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. 16th edition. Pearson.
ISBN-13: 9780137873111(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780138071714 (e-Book)
Name of instructor: Vineeta Malhotra
Office location: Corinth campus, room 313
Telephone number: 972-899-8344 (office) (Email preferred)
E-mail address: vmalhotra@nctc.edu
Office hours for students:
Tuesday 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. (Flower Mound Room 107).
Thursday 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. (Flower Mound Room 107).
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 in writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
4 Tests x 50 points each = 200
4 Assignments= 80
2 Quizzes =20
Final grade scale:
A = 270– 300
B = 240 – 269
C = 210 – 239
D = 180– 209
F = 0-179
Late work policy: Your grade will be based on the above-listed graded elements. Ample notice is given to the students regarding the due dates. Since I offer the option of dropping one of the tests, to remain fair to all students, only those with a well-documented excuse may take a make-up exam. Late assignments, makeup, and retakes may not be given or accepted. For students who miss a test for non-medical reasons, exam 5 is offered as a makeup option. If you miss a test for a documented approved medical reason, you can take a makeup test or submit a missed assignment. Students with medical notes must submit the missed work and take the makeup exam soon after their recovery.
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. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1) The student will receive a failing grade of "O" on the assignment.
2) A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident.
3) Students may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”).
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend each class session. Attendance is the key to passing this course. Although you do not receive an attendance grade, I take attendance regularly and submit attendance records with grades at the end of each semester.
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.
The last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is November 3, 2025.
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 the 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 accommodation. 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: Charles Adams
Office location: Flower Mound Campus, room 107
Telephone number: 972-899-8424
E-mail address: cadams@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Mary Martinson
Office location: Gainesville Campus
Telephone number: 940-668-4209 ext. 4377
E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu