FS 2010 -Sociology (CCJ) 2180- Alcohol, Drugs, and Society (quick start syllabus).

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.

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

Important Note:  This is a "blended class" involving significant amounts of online and (relatively) independent work. There are students from a variety of “sections” enrolled in this course: a day (CCJ and SOC) section (001) meeting Tuesday and Thursday and an (CCJ and SOC) Internet-only section (002).   The REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS are exactly the same.  I know the full syllabus is rather long, but please take the time to review it thoroughly. It contains most everything you need to know about the course. Take the time to review it carefully.   Read the syllabus carefully for details.

Textbooks:

  1. Drugs in American Society, 7th edition, Erich Goode, McGraw-Hill, 2007. ISBN: 0-07-340149-8
  2. Recommended but not required (most of these readings are available online): The American Drug Scene: An Anthology, 5th edition, edited by James A. Inciardi and Karen McElrath, Roxbury Publishing Co., 2007. ISBN13: 9780195332469, ISBN10: 0195332466
  3. There will a variety of "Virtual Handouts".  Accessing some of these handouts will require that you log on to "Roksworld" web site (username: student, password: umsl).
Class Lectures and Discussion:
  • All students are expected to "attend" two class sessions each week; Tuesday and Thursday.
  • All class sessions will be broadcast and archived using Wimba.
  • Students from any section that miss a live class session are expected playback the Wimba recording from that day
  • Section 001 meets:
    • Tuesdays (12:30-1:45 PM in 216 SSB), Wimba broadcast and archiving available.
    • Thursdays (12:30-1:45 PM in 216 SSB), Wimba broadcast and archiving available.
  • Section 002 (internet-only):
    • 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 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. See, "Attendance" for more information.

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. I work hard to let you know where you stand in the course at any given time--I expect you to show due diligence and concern as well. 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 (see full syllabus for complete descriptions):

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 “current estimated grade” found in the grades area of MyGateway will reflect your current estimated grade based on available points at the time of an announcement indicating an update (NOTE: Test and Exam scores are not automatically included in the "current estimated grade." "Current estimated grades" will be updated with exam scores (usually) the day after an exam deadline, and an announcement will be made).  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/180/2180_short_syllabus.htm
Owner: Robert O. Keel rok@umsl.edu
Last Updated: Saturday, August 7, 2010 8:43

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