INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOCY 101 C07A
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Students have received low grades in this class due to not following
instructions. All answers, multiple choice and true, false are to be
transferred to scantron. The dates that are assigned for the exams are on
the exams and the syllabus. You can mail, place under my door Aspen
124, or take to Aspen 149 and ask for the exam to be place in my
mailbox. It is your responsibility to have your assignments in on time.
If you have any questions, please call me 732-6878 or e-mail
smcfarland@csi.edu.
A student who has ALL exams and paper in on required dates will receive 10
bonus points at the end of the semester
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Spring 2011
Office Hours:
8:00 -8:50 MWF
11:00 – 11:50 T/T
Mailing Address
Susan McFarland
C.S.I. Aspen 124
P.O. Box 1238
Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238
Susan R. McFarland, MSW, LCSW Associate Professor
Aspen 124
(208) 732-6878
smcfarland@csi.edu
Introduction to Sociology 101 C07A
Course Syllabus
The College of Southern Idaho Mission Statement
The College of Southern Idaho, a comprehensive community college, provides
quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and workforce development
opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. CSI
prepares students to lead enriched, productive, and responsible lives in a global
society.
General Education Criteria: This course satisfies all eight criteria for general education. It is designed
to:
1. provide a broad-based survey of a discipline and show the interconnectedness of knowledge.
2. develop a discerning individual.
3. practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. promote awareness of social and cultural diversity in order to appreciate the commonality of
mankind.
5. foster the balance between individual needs and the demands of society.
6. reinforce reading, writing, speaking, and/or quantitative skills.
7. encourage and inspire life-long learning.
8. encourage creativity.
Social Science Department Mission Statement
The mission of the Social Science Department is to provide educational, social, and cultural opportunities
which encourage enriched, productive and responsible lives primarily by instructing students to
understand, interpret, and apply Social Science discipline coursework.
Social Science Department Goals: This course addresses the following Social Science Department
goals, which are to:
1. help students understand important facts, concepts and theories of Social Science subjects.
2. help students acquire techniques and methods used to gain new knowledge in the disciplines.
3. help students learn to distinguish between fact and opinion.
4. teach students to use evaluation, analysis and synthesis to interpret and solve problems.
5. teach students to use different perspectives from the social sciences to make better-informed decisions
6. help students acquire an informed understanding of various cultures.
7. prepare students to transfer to a university.
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Sociology Program Mission Statement
The Sociology Program provides an understanding of the social forces which help shape our lives and the
interconnectedness of all peoples. It also prepares students for transfer to upper division sociology
programs at the college or university of their choice, and helps them to form rational and constructive
relationships with their fellow human beings.
Sociology Program Objectives:
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To introduce students to major sociological theories and sociologists.
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To provide insights into the relationship between the social organization of group life and its
subsequent impacts
on the thinking, acting, and interaction patterns of individuals.
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To offer a General Education choice for the Social Sciences.
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To contribute to the knowledge base for Criminal Justice Administration, Social Work and other
related careers.
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To furnish quality courses for the first two years of a Sociology major.
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To prepare students to excel in their upper division programs.
Sociology 101 Catalog Course Description: The basic concepts, principles, and processes in sociology.
An introduction to material relating to culture, social interaction, institutions, and social change.
Required Textbook: Macionis, John J., SOCIOLOGY 13th ED., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 2008
Course Outcomes:
1. Define sociology, identify the basic components of the
sociological perspective and understand the major sociological
theories.
2. Become familiar with the historical development of sociology.
3. Understand normative systems and the impact of culture upon
human behavior.
4. Identify the importance of a global perspective and the
interdependence of our world’s nations and peoples.
5. Understand the major features of social stratification systems.
6. Define various forms of social organizations and understand
the relationship between social structure and human behavior.
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Course Outcomes Aligned with Course Assessment Activities:
Multiple choice questions
Handing exams in on time
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HONESTY POLICY:
Per CSI Student Handbook, if a student in this course cheats on an exam or quiz and/or
plagiarizes a written assignment, a score of zero will be recorded for the work in question.
LIBRARY USE: Students are encouraged to utilize the resources in the Meyerhoeffer Library,
to assist in achieving the course goals.
Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations.
To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the coordinator of
Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class. Student
Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls
Campus. 208.732.6260(voice) or 208.734-9929 (TTY), or e-mail. accessability@csi.edu
HONESTY POLICY:
Per CSI Student Handbook, if a student in this course cheats on an exam or quiz and/or
plagiarizes a written assignment, a score of zero will be recorded for the work in question.
LIBRARY USE: Students are encouraged to utilize the resources in the Meyerhoeffer Library,
to assist in achieving the course goals.
CSI E-mail
Since email is the primary source of written communication with students, all registered CSI
students get a college email account. Student e-mail addresses have the following format:
<address>@eaglemail.csi.edu where <address> is a name selected by the student as a part of activating
his/her account. Students activate their accounts and check their CSI e-mail online at
http://eaglemail.csi.edu. Instructors and various offices send messages to these student
accounts. Students must check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly to avoid missing important
messages and deadlines. At the beginning of each semester free training sessions are offered to
students who need help in using their accounts.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT:
Due: April 3
Value: 100 points
TOPIC: “How come you act the way you do?” The paper is an “I” paper, it is about YOU
( review your culture, society you live in, friends, parents etc.) Papers are to be computer
generated, double-spaced, 12-point font (Times New Roman), 1 inch margins and 2 to 3 pages
long, (cover sheet not included), stapled, do not put in folders. If less than 2 pages of content or
more than 3 an automatic 10 points will be deducted. A 3 point deduction if not stapled. I
expect correct grammar, punctuation, do not be sloppy, have someone proof read.
EACH DAY YOUR PAPER IS LATE IS AN AUTOMATIC 2 POINT DEDUCTION, THIS
INCLUDES WEEK-ENDS.
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EXAMS:
There will be six (6) exams during the semester; each exam is worth 100 points. Tests will be
multiple choice and true/false. The exams will be based on the text.
The exam and scantron need to be on my desk or mailbox on date specified,
remember to place scantron with your name and exam number, inside 1st page
of exam.
It is your responsibility to make sure I receive your exams. Address is on 1st page
EACH DAY YOUR EXAM IS LATE A 2 POINT REDUCTION WILL TAKE
PLACE.
This is not a blackboard class, so you will not be communicating with other students, nor with
me on blackboard. I will be checking my email Monday thru Friday; this is the best way to
contact me. Please understand that I may not get back to you the same day. I do not correct
the exams until the day after they are due, so I will not have the grade until then. You may
turn in exams early. Please email me for your grade.
Although this is designated as a web based delivery class, this class is
actually a Hybrid format, allowing for a significant amount of independent
study. Students will be given a course packet the first week of class. The
course packet will include all exams, syllabus and instructions for the
semester. Students will meet face to face with the instructor two times in
the semester. The first meeting will be the first day of school and the second
meeting will be mid semester on a date identified by the instructor. If a
student is unable to meet in class on the designated days and times due to
schedule conflict, the instructor will arrange an alternate meeting schedule
for that student.
The 90/80/70/60-percentage scale will be based on 700 points.
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Exams are due on the dates (Tuesday) stated. Please give me until Friday to have your grades,
then email me requesting your grade. smcfarland@csi.edu
EXAMS DUE
January 17
1st class
January 31
Exam 1
February 14
Exam 2
February 28
Exam 3
March 13
2nd class (11:00 Shields 106)
March 13
Exam 4
April 3
Paper Due
April 17
Exam5
May 1
Exam 6
I will not accept late exams after May 7, Please do not ask for an extension.
I do not give incompletes. If you feel you are unable to finish the course, you will need to
officially withdraw from the course or receive the grade you have earned out of 700 total
points. Feel free to call, e-mail my office if you have any questions. I also will make an
appointment to see you in my office.
As part of the Outcomes Assessment for CSI, each student is requested to complete an online
class evaluation form at the end of the semester. Students will access the evaluation at
http://evaluation.csi.edu. The name and password is the same as for network email and
Blackboard. It is important to complete these evaluations so we can continually improve courses
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