SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology

3 Semester Hour Credits

Minot State University - Bottineau is accredited by North Central Association

Schedule:  Fall, spring, and summer semesters. This course follows the traditional on-campus timeline for beginning and ending dates.

Delivery Method:  Online. Students are not expected to come to the campus at any time.

Prerequisite Courses: None

Instructor:  Jeff Carlson; e-mail: jeff.carlson@misu.nodak.edu

Textbook: Macionis, John J. Sociology, 11th ed. Prentice Hall, ISBN 9780132184748

Other materials: None

Order by e-mail: bookcell@msub.nodak.edu

or Order online: https://epayment.ndus.nodak.edu/C22800_ustores/web/

 

Course Objectives:  It is expected that students will be able to:

• Apply scientific methods of analysis to social movements, issues, and trends.

• Examine social issues from a humanistic perspective.

• Explain why the idea of social structure is important in understanding society and identify variations of it.

Work Expectations:

• Regular participation in the class is expected.

• Graded assignments: Each chapter covered in the text will have an assigned quiz corresponding to the relevant material.

• Writing Assignment:  Students will be required to write a 4-5 page research paper, the topic of which may vary.

• Graded Exams:  Five 100 point exams will be given.

• Grades:  Grades are based on total points earned.

Exams - Policies & Procedures:

• All assignments and exams can be completed on any computer with Internet access.

• Students need to select a testing environment conducive for testing such as a distraction-free area at home, a computer lab at a library, etc.

• Each quiz/test will be available for a 48-hour period from 12:05 pm on the day before exam day, through the day of the exam, and until 11:55 am the morning after exam day.  Students can take a quiz/test at any time during that period of time.

• Each exam will be available for a limited period of time, usually 60-90 minutes depending upon the number of questions.

• Tests are comprised of multiple choice, true and false, and essay questions.

Technology Required:  Students must have access to a computer with specific versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape. To see which versions are compatible please refer to our Technical Requirements page. 

Register for this Course:

• Once students have completed the registration process and have paid the course fees, they will receive an e-mail that outlines steps for accessing the course.

• Admission & Registration