1 Soc 101 17062 Mr Glenn Sims Course Credit Time and Location Office Location Telephone E Mail Introduction to Sociology Honors Fall 2011 GCC 3 Semester Credits MW 1 2 15 CL 12 GCC 05 103 623 845 3694 E Mail glenn sims gcmail maricopa edu Office Hours TBA Required Text Brinkerhoff White Ortega and Weitz Essentials of Sociology 8ed Course Description The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the discipline of Sociology and to help the student develop an appreciation for its usefulness in understanding their culture Upon completion of this course students should be able to apply the Sociological Perspective in the analysis of everyday life and problems which confront them Prerequisites None Course Format Lecture Discussion Audio Taping Policy Students may record lectures if they desire Course Requirements Four Unit Exams and a Theoretical Paper Course Objectives 1 To develop a sociological perspective on social behavior that is based on the scientific method rather than common sense 2 To identify fundamental patterns of conflict that is present in our society as well as social order and integration 3 To understand some of the underlying causes of what we call social problems and to see how sociological data enter into policy decisions 4 To become a more informal consumer of social science data 5 To gain insight into the social behavior of other people in other cultures and adopt a position of cultural relativism 6 To become aware of the impact of Social Institutions 7 To understand the process of socialization and how we become social beings 2 8 To become aware of the different ways in which people act feel think and define their situations based on their sex class age ethnic group geographical region and nationality 9 To improve writing skills in terms of content and ideas structure sentence and paragraph development and mechanics through assignments and sociological exercises Course Evaluation Exams Unit Exams 4 exams will be given the composition of the exams will be matching completions true or false multiple choice and multiple choice essay questions Theoretical Paper A Theoretical Paper will be require a handout to explain the details is a part of this course outline Extra Credit Points Things that make you go hummmmmmmmmmmm During class newspaper articles will be discussed that relate to the content of the lecture or assigned readings Students will be allowed to write reaction papers to newspaper article discussion content The reaction paper will be awarded points based on the length of the papers A page with less than one half will be given 5 a page with one half will be given 1 point a page with more than half of a page but not a complete page will be given 1 5 points and a full page will be given 2 points The points earned will be added to student s unit averages and final class averages These papers cannot be turned in late they are due by the end of the class period on the due date Extra Credit Activities Students will be allowed to earn extra credit points by attending programs feature speakers seminars and workshops Points to be earned will vary according to the event or activity Points earned will be added to exam scores The number of opportunities will not be known at the beginning of the semester It is not known that if you should miss one of these opportunities that other opportunities will be available Grade Determination 4 Unit Exams 3 Theoretical Paper 1 Grade Grade Determined 5 grades and TTMYGH Reaction Papers Points averaged and divided Attendance Make Up and Late Policy Perfect attendance 31 days will be rewarded by having 10 points added to your final class average no absences even official or excused 95 percent attendance 30 29 days present will earn students five points added to their final class average Students are also expected to attend all classes Students are also expected to take exams when scheduled and turn in the TP s when due Anyone missing over 4 unexcused days will have 10 points deducted from their highest grade earned An absence will be excused only if advanced notification is given to the instructor prior to the absence Any student who misses 4 consecutive days without contacting the instructor will be withdrawn from the class and will not be reinstated 10 points will be deducted from any make up exam and any TP s turned in late unless the student has a college business activity excused absence TP s are considered late if they are not turned in by the end of the class period on the due date In this syllabus you will find the scheduled dates and late deadlines for reaction papers theoretical papers and exams All make up exams must be taken in the Testing Disabilities Service Building TDS Bldg Glendale Community College The hours of operation are M TR from 8 A M to 7 P M and Friday 9 A M to 4 30 P M You will need your GCC student ID card in order to complete make up exams All and any make up exams must be taken by the end of the day on the last possible date by 5 30 An excused absence does not give students permission to miss the last possible due date for make ups and turning in assignments late You are expected to attend class regularly If a medical professional occupational or personal emergency cause you to miss a class or if you have an unexcused excused or official absence get the notes of the class from a classmate and consult your syllabus for past present and future assignments You may also in advance make arrangements for the lectures to be recorded when you are going to be absent In this class students are expected to complete all assigned work Failure to complete work will result in 4 a grade of F for each incomplete task Incompletes for this course will generally not be given unless extenuating circumstances exist E xam Schedule and Make Up Late Deadline E 1 scheduled Sept 21 make up by Sept 28 E 2 scheduled Oct 19 make up by Oct 26 E 3 scheduled Nov 16 make up by Nov 23 E 4 scheduled Dec 14 TP 1 due Sept 19 late deadline Sept 26 TP 2 due Oct 17 late deadline Oct 24 TP 3 due Nov 14 late deadline Nov 21 TP 4 Dec 5 late deadline Dec 7 Things that make you go hummmmmmmmmmm Discussion dates and reaction paper due dates Unit I Aug 29 Aug 31 Sept 12 Paper s due Sept 14 Unit II Sept 28 Oct 3 Oct 10 Paper s due Oct 12 Unit III Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 2 Paper s due Nov 7 Unit IV Nov 23 Nov 28 5 Nov 30 Paper s due Dec 5 Course Calendar Soc 101 17062 MW 1 2 15 CL 12 Office Hours TBA Office Bldg 05 103 GCC Phone 623 845 3694 E