Offline Orientation - Sociology 1510

SOC 1510-30 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 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended

Course Details:

Instructor: V. Varela

Email: vvarela@taftcollege.edu
Instructor website: www.taftcollege.edu/faculty/varela

Units: 3

Class Meets: June 8 - July 30, 2009
Class opens for access on June 8 at 8 am.

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Rental Textbook: Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life, 6th Edition, David M. Newman.
Novel: The Giver by Lois Lowry - widely available in the public library system.

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend approximately 8 to 12 hours per week reading, writing, and taking exams.

Special Requirements: The entire course is available on-line through the Etudes program, OR students can access the materials from the instructor’s website and submit work to the college distance learning office. Students are recommended to have Internet access, an active email account, the ability to use word processing, conduct Internet searches, attach files, send emails, and work independently.

Assignments & Tests: The entire course is available on-line through the Etudes program, OR students can access the materials from the instructor’s website and submit work to the college distance learning office. Students are recommended to have Internet access, an active email account, the ability to use word processing, conduct Internet searches, attach files, send emails, and work independently.

Course Syllabus: Syllabus in PDF format, opens in a new window

Proctored Exams: Yes, if not submitting exams in Etudes. See the Proctor Identification Procedures for directions on how to set up a proctor for approval.

Additional Comments: Because this is a distance learning course, attendance is not an issue; however, 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.

New to ETUDES: If using Etudes, be sure to check System Requirements before getting started. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through Etudes.

ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes 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 your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

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 Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

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

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