Online Orientation - Sociology 1

Soc 1: Introduction to Sociology

This course is a general introduction to the basic concepts and principles of sociology. It includes the analysis and explanation of such topics as culture, socialization, group dynamics, societies, deviance, social inequality, institutions, population, and collective

Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended

Course Details:

Instructor: Whyte

Email: mwhyte@taft.org
Telephone: 661.835.7335
The instructor’s office is off campus. He can be reached, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday by telephone. Phone calls will be taken during office hours or at other times agreed upon between the student and instructor. If you need an immediate answer, call the office number or email the instructor.

Units: 3

Class Meets: June 16 - August 7, 2008

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Rental Textbook: James M. Henslin, Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach, 6th Edition, Allyn and Bacon, 2003 - ISBN: 0-205-35224-3

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 8 to 10 hours per week reading, writing, and taking quizzes and exams.

Special Requirements: This is an on-line course using ETUDES-NG. Students are required to have Internet access, the ability to use word processing, conduct Internet searches, attach files, send emails, and work independently. The on-line class allows for discussions among the class and adds an excellent learning opportunity for you. You will work at your own pace within the normal schedule guidelines.

Assignments & Tests: 8 Observation Journals, 12 Module assignments, 1 Mid Term and 1 Final Examination

Proctored Exams: Proctors are NOT needed

Additional Comments: Because this is a distance-learning course, attendance is not an issue. Turning assignments in on time is. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the course. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.

Online Course Syllabus: Click on the Syllabus link to open the course syllabus in a new window. Online Soc 1 Syllabus

New to ETUDES-NG: Be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.

ETUDES-NG Course: You will log into the Etudes-NG classroom with log-in information provided below:

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of SSN

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
SSN: 111-22-3333

Username = joga23333

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES-NG login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used on your application.

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.