Sociology 1010- Introduction to Sociology:

FS 2009-Sociology 1010- Introduction to Sociology Quick Start Syllabus (please be sure to read the entire syllabus, too):

Robert O. Keel, Instructor

E-mail: rok@umsl.edu (I'll try to reply to contacts within 24 hours--except on weekends)
Office: 608 SSB Tower
Phone: 516-6052
Mr. Keel's Homepage: http://www.umsl.edu/~keelr/
Curriculum Vitae
Office Hours: Monday 2:00-3:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM-12:15 PM; Wednesday 3:00-4:00 PM; Thursdays 11:00 AM-12:15 PM. I am also available immediately before and after class (in the classroom). If these specific times don’t meet your needs, call or email to see if we can arrange an appointment. Try "Pronto," too.

Teaching Assistants:

Teaching Assistants (FS 2009)

Corey Roderick

Email: carmz2@umsl.edu
Phone: 314-516-6380
Office: 709 SSB Tower
Office Hours

Dustin Hayes

Email: cdh965@umsl.edu
Phone: 314-516-5141
Office: 602 SSB Tower
Office Hours

Jacob Perkins

Email: jdppp7@umsl.edu
Phone: 314-516-6381
Office: 604 SSB Tower
Office Hours

Important Note: This is a "blended class" involving significant amounts of online and (relatively) independent work. There are students from two different "sections" enrolled in this course: a day section (001) meeting Tuesday and Thursday and an Internet-only section (002). The REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS are exactly the same.

Textbooks:

Required: Sociology, 11th edition, Richard Schaefer, McGraw-Hill, 2009. ISBN-13 9780073404141
Optional (recommended but not required): Primis: Readings in Sociology, Robert Keel, Primis Division, McGraw-Hill, 2005. ISBN: 0-390-54904-5
There will a variety of "Virtual Handouts" (WWW sites, online essays, and cyber-reports to read and explore) assigned as additional readings throughout the semester. Accessing some of these handouts will require that you log on to "Roksworld" web site (username: student, password: umsl).

Class Lectures and Discussion:

This is a "blended class" involving significant amounts of online and (relatively) independent work.
All students are expected to "attend" two class sessions each week; Tuesday (or Wednesday evening) and Thursday.
All sessions will be broadcast and archived using Wimba.
Students from any section that miss a live class session are expected to play back the Wimba archive(s) from that day.
- Day Section 001 meets:
  - Tuesdays (9:30-10:45 AM in 100 Lucas), Wimba broadcast and archiving available.
  - Thursdays (9:30-10:45 AM in 100 Lucas), Wimba broadcast and archiving available.
- Section 002 (internet-only):
  - Students are expected to attend class using Wimba (live sessions OR if your schedule doesn't allow you to attend the live classes, you must review the archived recording(s) of the class sessions within 7 days for attendance credit).
  - See Wimba, below, for information on using Wimba to "attend" class, and for information on playing back archived class sessions. Archives of Wimba class sessions should be reviewed prior to the start of the following class session. See, "Attendance" for information more information.

Requirements (see full syllabus for complete descriptions):

Assignments, Readings and Class Schedule (all sections): in the Assignments area of the class MyGateway site, or: http://www.umsl.edu/~keelr/010/010assign.html

Syllabus quiz: due by Sunday, September 6, 2009, end of day (clearly, you can easily get this done early and not have to worry about it over the holiday weekend): Unless otherwise posted, assignments are due by the end of the day listed: 11:59 PM (23:59). Students who submit work past a due date are subject to penalties, point deductions, or not having their work accepted for grading.) (25 points possible)
Introductory message due by Sunday, September 6, 2009, end of day (clearly, you can easily get this done early and not have to worry about it over the holiday weekend) (5 points).
Attendance (45 points) and Online and In-Class Participation (not required, however up to 25 points possible)
Group Project (125 points possible)
5 Tests (40 questions, 1 point per question, 200 points possible)
Final Exam (100 questions, 1 point per question, 100 points)

Grading

Final grades will be calculated based on a total of 500 points (530 points possible). Students who submit work past a due date are subject to penalties, point deductions, or not having their work accepted for grading.

72 hour rule: Grade updates will be posted in MyGateway throughout the semester. Students are expected to review their grades on a regular basis--especially following a grade update. Concerns about posted grades must be addressed within 72 hours of grade posting, otherwise posted scores will be considered accurate and final, up to the time of posting.

Items included in calculating the point total (please be sure to read the entire syllabus, too):

Class Engagement (attendance, group project, and participation): 170 points (however, 200 points possible through additional participation)
5 Test Scores: 200 points possible
Final Exam: 100 points possible
Syllabus Quiz: 25 points
Introductory message: 5 points

NOTE: All course grades will be posted in the online Grade book in the class MyGateway site. Students can access their individual grades via the “My Grades” link located in the “Tools” area of the class MyGateway site. The grades in MyGateway are for individual tests, quizzes, and assignments only. The “running total” found in the grades area of MyGateway will reflect your final grade. Final grades will be based on the following scale:

465 and above A
464-450: A-

449-435: B+
434-415: B
414-400: B-

399-385: C+
384-365: C
364-350: C-

349-335: D+
334-315: D
314-300: D-

299 and below: F

Percentages displayed for "current estimated grade" in the MyGateway grade book represent letter grades as follows:

93% and above A
90-92% A-

87-89%: B+
83-86%: B
80-82%: B-

77-79%: C+
73-76%: C
70-72%: C-

67-69%: D+
63-66%: D
60-62%: D-

59% and below: F

After reviewing this "quick start" course guide, please see the full syllabus for complete descriptions, explanations, and orientation to the online components of the course.

ANY STUDENT WHO HAS A DISABILITY WHICH WOULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO COMPLETE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS OR TESTS AS OUTLINED IN THIS SYLLABUS: PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME IMMEDIATELY SO THAT I CAN EITHER ARRANGE FOR APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE OR DESIGN AN ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE TO EVALUATE YOUR WORK. THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY ACCESS SERVICES IS LOCATED IN 144 MSC; PHONE: 516-6554.

THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR TO ACCOMMODATE INSTRUCTIONAL AND/OR STUDENT NEEDS.

URL: http://www.umsl.edu/~keelr/010/010_quick_start.htm
Owner: Robert O. Keel rok@umsl.edu
Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 19:55

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