Index page: Soc 1101

Introduction to Sociology(INI course: online independent study)
Sociology 1101

Syllabus
Lessons, exercises, readings, exams

Welcome to the introductory course in sociology. You may already have an interest in our subject matter, or you may have many questions about it? If it's the latter, you should start out by clicking Why study sociology? If that's not enough of an idea of what sociology is all about and what it can do for you, you may want to explore some of the links on my home page or take a look at the Sociology-Anthropology Department home page .

This course also meets the requirements for liberal education category 6, "The Social Sciences." It is also a required course for both sociology and criminology majors.

This particular section of of Sociology 1101 is a web-based course offered through Continuing Education. For more information, consult my syllabus (see link above). You may register on-line or by calling Continuing Education at 726-8808 .

This course is structured as an independent study, with the lessons, exercises, and tests available only through the internet. There are also videos that you will need to watch in the UMD library. Successful completion of the course requires the ability to organize and prioritize your time and to work independently. Unless you are willing and able to set aside regularly weekly time, comparable to the time you would invest in a regular course, you are likely to be throwing away your money.

This course will be structured such that you will need to complete one exercise or exam each week. The maximum you can score for a late exercise is 5 out of 10; the maximum for a late exam is 50/100. You are also welcome to work ahead. Unless you're a late registrant, the course ordinarily begins the first week of the term, with a lesson due that week (for summer, that means the first week of the May term).

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Special Facilities and/or arrangements: If you have a physical or cultural condition, either permanent or temporary, which you believe makes it difficult for you to participate in and/or complete the requirements of this course in the time and manner prescribed, please let me know by the end of the first week of instruction. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required. It is your responsibility to contact the Access Center for advice regarding adaptations.

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