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Introduction to Sociology (Sociology 201A), Hybrid
Spring 2015 (CRN 30422)
Link to Moodle (instructions on how to log on is below)
Syllabus
The syllabus will be made available about a week before the first day of class (Monday, March 23, 2015). The syllabus is in two parts. The first part contains course information, including required books and course requirements. The second part contains the course schedule.
Syllabus, Part 1: Course Information
Waitlist procedure
If you are on the waitlist, please read the college waitlist procedure found here: http://academic.cuesta.edu/admrreg/waitlist.htm (opens in new window). If you are still on the waitlist on the first day of class, Monday, March 23, you will be sent an add code in the morning. YOU MUST ADD THE CLASS BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY.
My name is Frank Ha and this is the hybrid version of the Introduction to Sociology (Sociology 201A) course that I teach. This is a nine week course (3/23-5/22). We cover the same amount of material covered in my 18 week face-to-face courses in nine weeks. Make sure you have enough time in your life to take this course. Also, if you have never taken an online course or used Moodle, you will need a few hours to get familiar with the structure. This is a hybrid course, meaning that you will have to come on campus to take exams three times (see below). You will be able to log on to Moodle (our learning management system that we will be using) on the first day of class. Instructions for logging on are below.
This section has 3 mandatory face-to-face meetings, Mondays, April 13, April 27, and May 18, from 5 to 7p.m., in room 6304 on the San Luis Obispo campus.
Contact information
Contact information can be found on my main page at academic.cuesta.edu/fha (opens in new window). The best way to reach me is via email at fha@cuesta.edu.
1. Go to the Moodle site at moodle.cuesta.edu (opens in new window).
2. Click on the login link at the upper right corner of the page.
· Login name matches your my.cuesta login name: firstname_lastname.
· Default Moodle password is: Changeme1 (note that the C is capitalized)
· You will be forced to change your password the first time you log in. The password must have at least 6 characters, at least 1 digit, and at least 1 upper case letter.
1. Click on the “Forgotten your username or password?” link on the login page.
2. To reset your password, submit your username or your email address on the reset password page. If they can find you in the database, an email will be sent to your email address, with instructions how to get access again.
For more information, you can read the Moodle Quick Reference(http://library.cuesta.edu/distance/docs/Moodle_for_students_QR.pdf) (opens in new window).
After you log in, find our course by clicking on the category SOC and then clicking on "Spring 2015 - SOC 201A - CRN# - Introduction to Sociology" on the page that lists the SOC courses.
Instructions on getting started can be found there.
If you are having problems logging on, go to Cuesta Technical Support(http://www.cuesta.edu/student/aboutacad/distance/technical_support.html) (opens in new window) for information on how to get help. You can also try calling the Help Desk in the Computer Lab, room 3400. Their phone number is 546-3100 ext: 2802. If no one is there, send an email to support@my.cuesta.edu.
If you did a late add, you will also have to be added to the Moodle site. To do this, send an email to support@my.cuesta.edu and tell them you need to be added to Moodle. Include the following information:
Name: __________
Class: Introduction to Sociology
CRN: __________
Instructor: Frank Ha
MyCuesta login: __________
A screencast covering how to log in to Moodle can be found here: Logging on to Moodle (opens in new window).
Required textbook
Giddens, Anthony et al. 2013. Essentials of Sociology. 4th ed. New York: W. W. Norton and Company. ISBN 978-0-393-91883-0. Here is a link to Essentials of Sociology. (link to the Cuesta campus bookstore)
The above textbook is required. The textbook is available at the campus bookstore.
Recommended reader
Massey, Garth, ed. 2012. Readings for Sociology. 7th ed. New York: W. W. Norton and Company. ISBN 978-0-393-91270-8. Here is a link to Readings for Sociology.
This reader is recommended. I will be discussing many of the articles in the reader but you are not required to do the readings in the reader. This reader is available at the campus bookstore.
Instructor-initiated dropping of students who do not log on to Moodle and make at least one post by Sunday, March 29:
Students who have not logged on to Moodle and made at least one post by Sunday, March 29 may be dropped from the course unless the student contacts the instructor before that day. If you do not plan dropping the course, you must drop by yourself. It is the student’s responsibility to drop if you do not plan on taking this course.
a. The student appeals for reinstatement based on extenuating circumstances for the absence. Extenuating circumstances are verified cases of accidents, illness, and other circumstances beyond the control of the student.
b. The student had been doing satisfactory work and has a reasonable chance of passing the course based on the instructor’s judgment.
c. The student is readmitted is by Sunday, April 19.
It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop a class by the withdrawal deadline.
Last day to add class: 23-MAR-2015
Last day to drop with a refund: 26-MAR-2015
Last day to drop without a "W": 31-MAR-2015
Last day to drop with a "W": 30-APR-2015
Census Date: 01-APR-2015
NOTE: If you drop this class after the last day to drop without a "W," you will receive a "W" on your transcript. All courses in which you earn a grade of "D", "F", "NP" and/or "W" are counted as "unsatisfactory" attempts to successfully complete the course. You are only allowed 3 attempts to repeat courses for which you receive an "unsatisfactory" grade. A "W" on your transcript will count as an "unsatisfactory" attempt to successfully complete the course.
Student learning outcomes
· Demonstrate that I have the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the study of sociology.
· Use critical thinking and perceptive reading skills
· Use my skills for sociological analysis
· Show an understanding of concepts, language, and definitions sociologists use to interpret their vision of social life.
· Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method.
· Analyze social events using major sociological perspectives.
Cheating is absolutely not tolerated. You are encouraged to study together for the exams. You are encouraged to discuss take-home essays with others, but you cannot work on the essay together. Take-home essays should be written completely independently. Plagiarism will result in a zero on that part of the exam, at minimum. Also, asking someone who has taken an exam before you have about the content of the exam, for example, if there is an essay on the exam or not, or receiving information about an exam that you have not yet taken is prohibited. For more information on the college's policy regarding cheating refer to the Cuesta College Student Code of Conduct(including Student Computer Technology Access Agreement)http://academic.cuesta.edu/president/2008BP/BP5000/AP 5500_Standards of Conduct.pdf(opens in new window).
Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) or the instructor as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. The DSPS phone number is 546-3148, and they are located in the Academic Support Center, Building 3300. Here is the link to the DSPS page: http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/dsps/ (opens in new window).
Students are expected to know how to use a computer and use an internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Chrome. Why don't you take the Online Class Readiness Quiz : http://library.cuesta.edu/distance/survey.htm (opens in new window) to see if you are ready.
Browser requirements and minimum computer specifications can be found at http://www.cuesta.edu/student/aboutacad/distance/faqs_technical.html (opens in new window).