P a g e | 1 Sociology 1301- ALL CAMPUS: Introduction to Sociology COURSE INFORMATION: Always ask questions. Note: The Common Course Syllabus is the same for all SPC Introduction to Sociology courses and a copy is also available on Blackboard. Contact Information: Cat Steinhauer, Assistant Professor Email: [email protected] *Once the class begins, students will use the Blackboard email program not SPC email. Office Location: AD121 Office Phone: 894-9611 ext 2469 Office Hours: MW 9:30-11:00am; TR 11:00-12:00 & Fridays 9:00am-12:00 pm or by appointment. Course Description: This course is a study of human group behavior, including the forms which group life takes; relationships of groups to other groups; influence of groups on the individual and relationships of individuals to each other as members of groups. - BLACKBOARD: In this course, all course materials and assignments are within the Blackboard program. It is important to BOOKMARK the LOG IN PAGE FOR BLACKBOARD in to avoid problems if the SPC server is down. BLACKBOARD has its own server and is not connected to SPC. Instructions for logging into Blackboard are available on that page. ALL assignments and semester paper will be submitted within Blackboard. It is important to ask in advance if you have questions. This will be discussed further on the first day of classes. If you miss the first day, discuss with Ms. Steinhauer. 1. Assignments are submitted within the Assignment link on Blackboard. 2. Lecture OUTLINES for each chapter are available on Blackboard, please have printed BEFORE class. It helps to leave spacing so you can take lecture notes on the outline. Note: these are OUTLINES not the complete lecture. 3. Email: All email is sent to Ms. Steinhauer via the BLACKBOARD emails system not by SPC email. Check often. Please do not use your outside email (ex: yahoo, aol, gmail, etc)since it may not be opened due to concerns about viruses. Equal Opportunity: South Plains College strives to accommodate the individual needs of all students in order to enhance their opportunities for success in the context of a comprehensive community college setting. It is the policy of South Plains College to offer all educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age. In addition, this instructorP a g e | 2 will not tolerate remarks nor gestures that can be construed to be sexist, racist, heterosexist or in any way disparaging to another person in this virtual classroom. Students who exhibit such behavior will be dropped from the class with a semester grade of "F" regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. Diversity Statement: In this class, the teacher will establish and support an environment that values and nurtures individual and group differences and encourages engagement and interaction. Understanding and respecting multiple experiences and perspectives will serve to challenge and stimulate all of us to learn about others, about the larger world and about ourselves. By promoting diversity and intellectual exchange, we will not only mirror society as it is, but also model society as it should and can be. Disabilities Statement: A student who enrolls in this class that may need classroom accommodations is strongly encouraged to schedule an intake interview with the special services department. Please ask check with Special Services or instructor. - Levelland Campus: Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in the Student Services building, 894-9611 ext. 2529. - Reese Center and the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC): Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Coordinator of Special Services. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office in rooms 809 and 811, Reese Center Building 8, 885-3048 ext. 4654. - Plainview Campus Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Coordinator of Special Services. For more information, call or visit the Special Services Office contact Gracie Quinonez, Main Office Plainview Campus, 296-9611 ext. 4301. Academic Integrity: See College catalog: "Complete honesty is required of the student in the presentation of any and all phases of course work. This applies to quizzes of whatever length as well as to final examinations, to daily reports and to term papers." – SPC General Catalog. - The attempt of any student to present their own work, which he or she has not honestly performed, is regarded as a most serious offense and renders the offender liable to serious consequences. SPC considers any violation of the student code of conduct as a very seriousP a g e | 3 offense. As a result, the student may be dropped from the course with a grade of “F” AND the incident may be referred to the DEAN OF STUDENTS for further action. This course requires students to submit only their OWN WORDS for all parts of assignments and discussions. Do NOT use information from any other source unless requested and then proper citation is required. - Student Appeals – see College catalog: "The student should schedule an appointment with the instructor of the course to discuss the final grade or disciplinary action. If the student is still not satisfied, he/she should schedule an appointment with the