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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: SOCI-1306 (Section: 1C, CRN: 93229) Social Problems |
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| Instructor | Walter Holt | ||||||||
| holtwl@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6229 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Educational - Room: 228 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Meetings with students will be performed either prior to or immediately following class times. | ||||||||
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| Description | Application of sociological principles and theoretical perspectives to major social problems in contemporary society such as inequality, crime and violence, substance abuse, environmental issues, deviance, or family problems. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Understanding Social Problems (11th Edition) by Mooney, et al. Cengage Publications |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | All extraneous materials (such as pencils, paper and pens) will be supplied by the Instructor. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology.
Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology.
Describe key concepts in sociology.
Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology.
Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces.
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 (August 26, 2024) Introduction, Overview, Chapter 1 (Introduction) Week 2 (September 02, 2024) No class due to Labor Day Week 3 (September 09, 2024) Chapter 2 (Health Care) Week 4 (September 16, 2024) Chapter 3 (Alcohol and Drug Dependency) Week 5 (September 23, 2024) Chapter 4 (Crime and Social Control). Week 6 (September 30, 2024) Chapter 5 (Family Problems) Week 7 (October 07, 2024) Chapter 6 (Income Inequality) and Chapter 7 (Work and Unemployment) Homework for Chapters 1-7 due on this date. Midterm Passed Out in Class Week 8 (October 14, 2024) Midterms turned in; progress reports passed out Week 9 (October 21, 2024) Chapter 9 (Race, Ethnicity and Immigration) Week 10 (October 28, 2024) Chapter 10 (Gender Inequality) Week 11 (November 04, 2024) Chapter 11 (Sexuality) Week 12 (November 11, 2024) Chapter 14 (Science and Technology) Week 13 (November 18, 2024) Chapter 15 (Terrorism) Homework for Chapters 9-11 and Chapter 14-15 due on this date. Final Examination passed out Week 14 (November 25, 2024) No Class due to Thanksgiving Week Week 15 (December 02, 2024) Academic Assessment due at this time Final Examination during classtime |
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| Final Exam Date | December 2, 2024 - 6:0 PM Through December 2, 2024 - 8:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Homework 20% Midterm 20% Final 20% Academic Assessment - 40% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
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| Attendance Policy | Failure to attend class will result in disciplinary action as per TDCJ Policy (Level 2, Section 25.1: Refusing to attend school or complete school assignments). | ||||||||
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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