Sociology 1010 Online Course Syllabus Spring 2013

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1 Sociology 1010 Online Course Syllabus Spring 2013 Course Information Course Description: SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3 sem. hrs. This course is a general introduction to the terms, concepts and principles of sociology. The course emphasizes the history of the development of sociology, research methods, basic sociological concepts and the study of social institutions. 3 hours lecture. RODP Equivalent Course - SOCI 1010 Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to Recognize, describe, and explain social institutions, structures of a diverse society and certain aspects of a global culture. Think critically about how individuals are influenced by social forces of their own and other diverse cultures. Explore the relationship between the individual and society as it affects the personal behavior, social development and quality of life of the individual, the family and the community. Use sociological perspectives and the social research model to objectively gather and analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and apply those conclusions to one s life and society. Take ethical stands based on appropriate social research. Analyze and communicate the values and processes that are used to formulate the major sociological theories. Class discussion questions for each chapter are available to aid you in understanding and sharing the course material. Specific critical thinking skills are listed in the course schedule. Prerequisites: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 Course Topics: Principle topics are a sociological perspective, social research, culture, social structure, socialization, groups, deviance, social stratification, gender stratification, race and ethnicity, family and religion, education, health, and medicine. Specific Course Requirements: Material is presented through the required reading from the textbook and online materials. Power Point presentations, chapter outlines, and discussion questions are provided at the D2L site for the course. Videos are listed in the content listing for additional learning. Good reading, writing, and computer skills are essential. Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements Required Textbooks: Society the basics, Twelth Edition by John J. Macionis. Publisher: Prentice Hall, ISBN: Students may purchase their textbooks or view complete details at Supplementary Materials: Electronic Text and Resources: With the purchase of a new text, you will get an access code to MySocLab for the online text edition and many other resources. Otherwise, you

2 Software Requirements: Instructor Information Instructor Name: Instructor Contact Information: On Campus and Virtual Office Hours: Instructor Response Time: Assessment and Grading Testing Procedures: can purchase an access code. The electronic text or access to the resources is not required. You must have convenient access to an internet connection and know how to send and receive , add attachments to an , post discussion questions and answers. Please have a back-up plan in case your computer or network connection fails. Jill Wells, MSSW, LAPSW Instructor Please contact me through the D2L lwells@dscc.edu. My office number is If emergency my home number is I am available through the . I will respond within 48 hours unless it is a weekend. My office is located in the Eller building suite 225 office 223. Hours there are MWF 12 2 pm and T TR 8:30am 9:15am. I will make every attempt to respond to course e mail within 24 or 36 hours during the work week, though it may not be possible in all cases. Students will be notified when the instructor is not available to meet the stated response time. No response will be given over the weekend or Spring break. Tests are listed under the assessment tab on D2L. They are set for a specific date range and have a set time limit. You have will have two attempts per quiz and 3 attempts per test. The highest score will be used. If you experience computer trouble during your test time and cannot complete the test, contact me immediately. If you cannot complete the test due to an excusable reason ie; sickness or family emergency. Contact me immediately so the test can be reset for your time frame. If you simply forget there is no remake available. Please note the test dates and take responsibility for preparation and completion. You are not to use notes or your book during the test. With the time limit you will not have time to be looking up answers. Study in advance and be ready. Test will be multiple choice and/or true or false. Grading Procedures: Grades will be calculated on points. 4 test worth 100 points 400 Final exam 100 points discussion responses worth 10 points 40 Social Research Paper is worth 100 points 100 Quiz per chapter 10 points each 11 quizzes 110 Total points 750 Grading Scale: A = % B = 91 82% C = 81 72% D =71 62% F= 61-0% Assignments and Participation

3 Assignments and Projects: Punctuality: Class Participation: Course Ground Rules General: Due Date Assignment 1. Discussion response: The last Sunday of every month there will be a discussion due from one of the chapters covered that month. 2. Tests; 75 minute time limited, three attempts, multiple choice/true false. Test will be opened on Friday and closed by midnight Sunday. Highest attempt taken. 3. Social Research Paper: see content list for directions. 4. Quizzes: a quiz will be given almost every week for that week s chapter. 30 minutes, Ten points with 2 attempts. Highest score taken. Schedule for due dates: See Outline for Assignments under the content page at the top. All due dates are listed there. You are expected to attend class three hours a week at your convenience. Regular attendance is as important in an online class as it is for a campus class. Class attendance is based on completed assignments. Failure to participate regularly will result in your name being submitted for absenteeism. Deadlines for assignments are strict for the course. If you miss these deadlines there has to be an excusable reason for any make up allowed. Online requires you to be log in and complete assignments by due dates. Each week there will be a quiz for that week s chapter. At the end of each month a discussion is due for one of the month s chapters. This discussion comes from the Applying sociology to everyday living section at the end of each chapter in the book. It provides 3 questions for you to respond to in each discussion. You must also respond to 2 other students on the discussion thread. Guidelines for your response are posted at the beginning of the Discussion link. Grades are based on comprehension and application of the course content. Grammar will also be graded. 1. Participation is required. 2. Learn how to navigate within the course management system. 3. Keep up to date on course announcements. Please take the

4 E mail: Discussions: time to check for new information on the home page. 4. Use the assigned college or university address only not your personal address. 5. Address technical problems immediately. 6. Observe course netiquette at all times; Instructor guidelines for communication by , discussion groups. 7. Abide by the Dyersburg State Code of Honor and Citizenship found inside the front cover of the college catalog. 8. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited and can result in an F for the test or assignment. 9. If you are having problems with the course, please notify the instructor. A frequent and reoccurring problem is technology failure. You need a back-up plan in case your computer or network connection breaks. 10. All work is to be completed independently and submitted by the scheduled dates. You may use information from other sources, but your written assignment must be your personal work. 11. Show respect to your fellow students and instructor through polite responses and no profanity or rude words in your discussion responses. Please be professional in your sharing. Do not share too much personal detail to others. 1. Always include a subject line. 2. Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your s. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases. 3. Use standard fonts. 4. Do not send large attachments without permission. 5. Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication. 6. Respect the privacy of other class members. You are expected to satisfactorily complete a discussion response from the applying sociology to everyday life section which is at the end of each chapter. The last Sunday of the month you will post a discussion from one of the month s chapters covered. You will identify the chapter and the question you choose. Type it out completely and then respond. See the guidelines for how you are to do your response posted at the beginning of the discussion link. Then you are to read all the posted discussion responses from others and respond/reply to at least 2 others. 1. Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. 2. Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.

5 3. Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other's ideas. 4. Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks. 5. Be positive and constructive in group discussions. 6. Responses must contain text references and not just your opinion. Apply outside examples too if you have them that relate to the topic. 7. Grammar and spelling will be counted in the grade, so check this before submitting. 8. Grading guidelines are posted on the discussion link. Web Resources: 1. MySocLab provides chapter-by-chapter diagnostic tests and a customized study plan. Optional not required. Other Important Information Library For the DSCC library or help desk go to and click on Learning Resource Center link. Reporting Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Technical Assistance: Library Resources: Students With Disabilities: Syllabus Changes: Server Outage Disclaimer: For the Tennessee Virtual Library go to and click on TBR Virtual Library. State law requires all public institutions of higher education to provide a means by which students, employees, or others may report suspected or known improper or dishonest acts. In addition, DSCC is committed to the responsible stewardship of our resources. If you would like to know more about reporting Fraud, Waste, or Abuse, please visit For technical assistance with online classes, contact the LRC Help Desk. The Help Desk telephone number for the Dyersburg area is The Help Desk telephone number for the Covington area is The Help Desk telephone number for the Trenton area is You may also contact the Help Desk by e mail. The address is helpdesk@dscc.edu. To ask a question about books, interlibrary loans or other LRC information, call the LRC at Dyersburg State Community College is committed to providing a discrimination free environment for all students. Students with disabilities are encouraged to inform the College of any assistance they may need. Please notify your instructor and the ADA Coordinator at (731) From time to time during the semester it may be necessary to make changes to the material in the course syllabus. Any necessary changes to the course syllabus will be sent to you by e mail and posted within the online course material. The server on which DSCC s online courses are hosted will be occasionally unavailable due to upgrades and or maintenance. Regularly scheduled outages will occur during the early morning hours of the second Sunday and third Tuesday of each month. There may also be unplanned

6 downtime due to failures of one kind or another. Because the server is not located at DSCC, the college cannot directly correct these situations. You will need to contact your instructor(s) directly to make accommodations should an unplanned outage prevent you from taking a quiz or submitting an assignment.