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Lecture/Lab Schedule:
MWF 1:00-1:50
TH 1107
Textbook(s):
Ferris, K., & Stein, J. (2012).
The Real World: An Introduction to Sociology,
3
rd
Ed. New York, W. W.
Norton.
Course Requirements:
•
Exams (4 exams (non-cumulative), each worth 50 points)
200 points
•
Quizzes (10 quizzes, each worth 5 points)
50 points
•
Term Paper
50 points
Total: 300 points
A
270 and above
B
240-269
C
210-239
D
180-209
F
179 and below
Major Assignments:
•
Exams:
There will be 4, non-cumulative, exams throughout the semester worth 50 points each.
Exams will cover information presented in class and from the textbook. Each exam will consist
of 50 multiple choice questions worth 1 point each. All exams are closed book and notes.
•
Quizzes:
Ten (10) quizzes will be given randomly throughout the semester. Each quiz will be
worth 5 points, and will vary in nature (e.g., short answer, multiple choice, matching). Quizzes
cannot be made up under
any
circumstances. These quizzes will cover material presented in the
week’s readings and lectures.
•
Term Paper:
Each student will complete a term paper covering a sociological topic presented in
class. Students should provide a history of the topic, as well as personal or interviewed
experiences of the topic. The term paper will be written in APA style and should be between 2-4
pages (double-spaced). An informational lecture and discussion over APA style, as well as paper
requirements, will be given after the first exam.
Tentative Course Outline:
Week
Date Day
Topic
Chapter
Week 1 1/11
1/13
Wednesday
Friday
Class Introduction
Sociology and the Real World
1
Week 2 1/16
1/18
1/20
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Class)
Sociology and the Real World
Sociology and the Real World
1
1
Week 3 1/23
1/25
1/27
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Studying Social Life
Studying Social Life
Studying Social Life (Stanford Prison Experiment)
2
2
2