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course number/title so176 introduction to sociology department social science website http istep.axiolearning.org instructor dr michael thompson office hours posted e-mail michael.thompson@colbycc.edu course placement freshman/sophomore year fall 2010 credit hours 3 aug 21st ­ oct 9th room bedker 714 phone 785-460-5530 prerequisite none required text sociology in our times the essentials kendall days/time sat 8:00am-12:50pm rationale sociology is a traditional course offering that allows the student to be involved in social change the course is designed to present the traditional theories and allow the student to make practical applications this course fulfills a social science general education requirement course description this course is a study of human beings their relationship to their environment and the nature of social groups such as the family race class religion and civilization ccc student learning outcomes addressed in this course 1 demonstrate a command of four basic skills to read critically to write clearly to think analytically and to speak effectively 2 demonstrate critical and creative argument or assertion 3 appreciate and articulate the changing nature of a global society course learning outcomes a cognitive outcomes this course will develop the student s general intellectual abilities curiosity powers of critical analysis aesthetic appreciation and creativity the student will have the capacity to analyze and interpret the dynamics of sociological events social structures social processes and their significance demonstrated by the student s ability to read and think critically to write effectively and express him or herself clearly in describing human relationships to their environment and the nature of social 1

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groups students will have the ability to use and integrate interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving solution formulation implementation and assessment b affective outcomes upon completion of the course the student will have a solid understanding of social interaction culture socialization and the global dimensions of social stratification and inequalities how it effects them and how they can affect it the student will also appreciate the components of social structures and cultures and global demographics students will through civil discourse have exercised positive and cooperative attitudes additionally students will have developed effective career skills through use of a variety of point acquisition systems for grading the student will develop basic computational skills to solve the quantitative grading scale students will have the ability to communicate effectively through listening speaking reading writing and the use of computers for internet assignments students will have the ability to think critically and have a fundamental understanding of the causes and effects of stereotyping and racism and a fundamental appreciation of cultural diversity within the united states course competencies upon completion of this course the student will be able to successfully 1 trace the history and philosophy of sociology 2 apply the sociological imagination 3 compare and contrast the major sociological perspectives 4 identify and describe sociological research methods and related ethical issues 5 define and explain the major components of culture 6 compare and contrast the major types of societies 7 describe the process of socialization 8 analyze the components of social structures 9 demonstrate a basic knowledge of social interaction 10 compare and contrast the major theories of deviance and types of social control 11 compare and contrast the major theoretical explanations of social inequality 12 identify the local national and global dimensions of social stratification 13 explain and assess the inequalities associated with class gender sexual orientation age race and ethnicity 14 explain the fundamental significance of social institutions such as economic political educational religious family etc 15 describe the significant features of and illustrate the interrelationships among the major social institutions 16 explain the dynamics of social change such as population environment industrialization urbanization technology etc 17 analyze the dimensions of collective behavior social movements and social change in local national and global contexts course learning objectives to gain a scientific insight into sociology primarily the course will emphasize the work of theorists such as durkheim weber becker mead dubois spencer and marx to prepare students to have a working knowledge of one area of sociology and the guidelines to use critical thinking in solving these problems to prepare the student who plans on continuing this course of study at the university level 2

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this course will acquaint the student with themselves students will be given the advantage of learning how they function in society make the student aware of the complexities and conflicts of our multicultural society acquaint students with opportunities to pursue resources and information content through the use of digital media and other outside resources course outline modules pre-class 1 pre-class 2 topics orientation introduction to critical thinking and writing in the social sciences studying society and social life lessons course overview what is sociology and why should i care critical thinking defined rules of critical thinking rules of critical writing critical reading foundations of sociology activities review class website reflect terminology read critical thinking handbook review powerpoint reflect critical thinking reflect how do sociological theory and research add to our knowledge of human societies and social issues such as suicide read chapter 1 ­ the sociological perspective and research process read handout ­ what is hunger review powerpoint reflect what part does culture play in shaping people and the social relations in which they participate read chapter 2 ­ culture read handout ­ sociocultural evolution review powerpoint reflect what happens when children do not have an environment that supports positive socialization read chapter 3 ­ socialization review powerpoint module 1 theoretical perspectives culture and society sociology as science socialization assessment september 11 module 2 personal introduction social groups and social control discussion board social structure exam 1 due personal introduction reflect how is homelessness related to the social structure of society read chapter 4 ­ social structure and interaction review powerpoint 3

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social organization reflect why is it important for groups and organizations to enhance communication among participants and aid the flow of information while protecting the privacy of individuals read chapter 5 ­ groups and organizations review powerpoint read handout ­ primary secondary groups reflect what do studies of peer cliques and youth gangs tell us about deviance read chapter 6 ­ deviance and crime review powerpoint read handout ­ sociological explanations for crime crime in society white collar crime deviance crime and deterrence assessment module 3 social inequality social class stratification exam 2 reflect how is the american dream influenced by social stratification read chapter 7 ­ class and stratification in the u.s review powerpoint read handout ­ social class in the u.s reflect how are global stratification and gender linked read chapter 8 ­ global stratification review powerpoint read handout sociological explanations of stratification reflect how are sports a reflection of racial and ethnic relations in the united states and other nations read chapter 9 ­ race ethnicity review powerpoint read handout ­ inequalities native american images reflect how do expectations about female and male appearance and especially weight reflect gender inequality majority/minority relations institutional discrimination and gender stratification 4

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read chapter 10 ­ sex gender read handout ­ inequalities of gender age assessment september 12 module 6 social institutions discussion board the family exam 3 due board 1 ­ september 18 reflect why are many family related concerns ­ as a divorce and childcare ­ viewed primarily as personal problems rather than social concerns requiring macrolevel solutions read chapter 11-families and intimate relationships review powerpoint read handout ­ marriage family reflect why are education and religion powerful and influential forces in contemporary society read chapter 12 ­ education and religion review powerpoint read handout secrets of the sat read handout ­ education religion reflect what effect does the intertwining of politics the economy and the media have on the united states and other nations read chapter 13 politics and the economy in global perspective read handout politics and the economy hidden agendas power elite thomas hobbes reflect why are health health care and disability significant concerns not only for individuals but also for entire societies read chapter 14 ­ health health care and disabilitysep review powerpoint education religion political sociology health and health care assessment september 19 september 26 discussion board werewolf exam 4 social interaction due board 2 ­ september 25 ends october 2nd 5

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module 7 social dynamics and social change community introduction to demography reflect what effect does migration have on cities and on shifts in the global population read chapter 15 ­ population urbanization review powerpoint reflect why are collective behavior and social movements important for making people aware of environmental issues read chapter 16 ­ collective behavior social movements social change review powerpoint social change assessment assessment assessment october 9th assessment exam 5 wiki assignments due digital story due final ­ project presentation method of instruction sociology as social science discipline highlights the cultural political and economic roots of our social arrangements it cannot be fully appreciated from simply reading a textbook or viewing a video it must be experienced and reflected upon to develop a true sociological understanding of the nature and scope of social issues this class blends mediated educational technology with the traditional classroom setting learning occurs through intentional and planned activities outside the traditional classroom which contributes to the students personal growth by being less context specific and insular thereby making students more self-reliant this course employs a blend of adult experiential and transformative learning platforms to engage the student in a participative set of learning experiences through text materials supplemental readings video activities and discussions students explore how these experiences relate to the social world students will be given the opportunity to think about the interrelationships between personal development and their academic and extracurricular experiences through a series of first hand learning opportunities that enable them to gain practical knowledge and application of the theories learned i strongly believe that a free and open exchange of ideas and points of view concerning the concepts and issues surrounding the study of sociology culture and society is an essential element of the learning process this approach requires that students think about their social environment in an objective fashion it also requires students to adequately prepare themselves to participate in class discussions opposing points of view even those contrary to my own which are in good taste pertinent to the topic at hand and intended to enhance the learning process are encouraged as such this course will be a collaborative effort between the instructor and student we will engage in mini lectures class discussion simulation exercises critical writing practical encounters and video viewing 6

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method of evaluation evaluation of the student s success will be measured through examinations class attendance participation and assignment management using this range of assessment will give me a fair evaluation of student performance in the course a final letter grade will be given based on the following criteria tests ­ there will be five 5 tests of equal weight these may be cumulative in that they may assume concepts and theories introduced in previous sections of the course tests may include various kinds of questions including multiple choice short answer and discussion the lowest score will be dropped from your average for a possible 400 points attendance roll will be taken for each session students must attend a minimum of 70 of the classes to be eligible for a passing grade once the student surpasses the 70 minimum there cannot be a differentiation between an excused and unexcused absence emergency circumstances school sponsored events and other considerations will be made on an individual basis but still may not exceed the minimum attendance requirement students must approach the instructor to determine the feasibility of making-up the lost hours attendance may be a deciding factor in lowering or raising borderline grades at my discretion this is an accelerated class ­ so attendance includes work in the live chat interactive wimba classroom and the message board participation this is a hands-on course it is accelerated and moves very quickly it requires you to devote a significant amount of time outside of class and be prepared for each session it is your task to impress me by playing an active role in class and have thoughtfully read the assignments it is not necessary for you to have the answer to every question asked in class class time is for answering your questions and exploring ideas not lecturing on the other hand if you never answered a question make a comment or add your insights to the class discussion or if you are regularly absent your grade will most likely suffer you will have the opportunity to analyze data relevant to the sociology and social institutions and activities that comprise the focus of this course this analysis will not be a summary of what you read but will instead consist of critiques comments observations suggestions or ideas developed while preparing for your assignments you will be asked to observe social interactions and you will help one another and the instructor better understand society and culture at these levels it should be fun as well as informative to get the most out of this class you need to participate in all aspects of it including internet analyses field trips class discussions and class meetings you are also expected to complete assignments and papers on time and to do your own work evidence of improvement in your work may also lead to an increase in your grade at my discretion these exercises and assignments are intended to develop your critical reading and thinking skills and will also serve as important feedback regarding what you are learning from the readings so that i can adjust our in-class activities to help you understand the material better you will be graded on the critical thinking evident in your responses that indicate you carefully reflected on the assignment assignments personal introduction students will be awarded 100 points the equivalent of one test score for posting a personal introduction in the discussion thread within two days after our first class session the purpose of the interview is to provide an opportunity for the students and the instructor to learn about each other to know each other and 7

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to work at issues that may emerge from the course the introduction board will be in the form of a learning game ­ two truths and a lie game rules are posted on the message board be sure and read them the purpose of the post is to provide an opportunity for the students and the instructor to learn about each other to know each other and to work at issues that may emerge from the course discussion board this is an individual and group exercise you will be graded on your individual posts to message boards and your contribution to the group discussion the message board assignments are worth up to 200 points social interaction game we will play the werewolf rpg on the message board this is a collaboration assignment between villagers and werewolves ­ the winning team shall be awarded 100 points each the werewolf game involves extensive social interaction and strategy game rules are posted on the message board total points awarded for this activity is based on the number of games played research and writing wiki project this is a collaborative assignment you will be general topics to research write and post on the wiki collaboratory under your byline the written portion of the assignment must be approximately 600 words in length to complete the project you must include a relevant image and at least 2 references the wiki project is worth up to 200 points final project digital story you will script narrate and produce a digital story that is personal and reflects upon the contextual course material this digital story will be worth up to 400 points in which you critically reflect upon and analyze your personal life experiences as they relate to a sociological concept this project is to be a selfconscious effort at thinking about what you are learning notes reflections insights connections and critiques from your life experiences readings other relevant courses or experiences are to be recorded in your project your stories should reflect a serious effort to synthesize theory and practice by including analytical observations and critical thought of the various social environments that we cover in class and discuss the main concepts that have interested/affected you so read daydream think of some questions that the reading left you with or think about how the reading made sense to you explore your ideas by observation within the social environments your script should be no less than 300 words and no more than 500 the duration of the digital story should be no less than than 2 minutes and not more than 5 minutes for full credit your story must include appropriate imagery music and voice over additionally you must publish your story to the wiki site and present it on the final day of class specifically reflect on the social interactions you have or observe reflect on the interactions of social structure social class inequalities of race deviance crime and community consider the political sociology of rural and urban america reflect on inequalities of gender race and family interactions remember this is a personal story ­ one only you can tell ­ it is not a report it must demonstrate creativity critical thought and a connection and understanding of the course material guidelines for papers please follow these guidelines for all papers turned in this class a each paper must be clearly labeled it must state the assignment your name the date it is turned in your section number and a title if appropriate multiple pages must be stapled or bound 8

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b most papers are graded on a satisfactory/not satisfactory basis assume a paper is satisfactory unless it is returned with comments and suggestions of what to do to make it satisfactory bonus you can receive bonus points by attending certain college functions and events these will be announced in class or you may give in-class presentations on sociological topics you will need to discuss these topics with me first and to schedule when the presentations will be given no more than fifty 50 bonus points will be added to your total points for these activities a total of fifty 50 bonus points may be earned in this class which will be added to the sum of your point totals extra credit option to obtain extra credit you must complete the term project option on the sociological imagination the purpose of this project is to practice writing-communication skills necessary to succeed in most occupations and to learn more about the sociological process this option requires you to write a formal research paper on some specific aspect of sociological imagination extra credit project minimum standards are 1 your paper must be typewritten 2 your paper must have a title page identifying the title of your paper the title of this class your name my name and the date 3 you must develop a thesis that you will prove or disprove such as families determine the religious affiliations of its members you are to state this thesis on a separate piece of paper and place it after your cover sheet be specific do not be ambiguous 4 the body must have page numbers and all margins must be no greater than 1 inch 5 use an english style manual i.e turabian strunk or the chicago manual for proper apa citation of footnotes 6 the body must be thoughtful neat well organized and must be at least ten 10 pages in length less will not be accepted and does not include the bibliography the body of your research paper will provide evidence to support your thesis not based on your opinion but based on the best factual sources that you can find in the literature 7 use a multitude of footnotes notes at the end of the sentence mla style are not acceptable using lots of notes to draw attention to where you got your material only strengthens a research paper almost every thing you say came from some source 8 lastly have a bibliography pages and i expect at least four 4 or more quality sources 9 the paper must be completed by the final session of the term the paper must be handed in on time or it may be downgraded each day the project is late and not actually in my physical possession the term project will be worth a maximum of 100 points of extra credit depending on the quality of the project extra credit points will be added to the sum of your point totals record keeping please save copies of all quizzes papers projects correspondence and other assignments this is especially important when contesting grades in the absence of your papers the instructor s records will be considered correct grading policy and scale there is no grading curve nor are there any expectations as to the number of a s b s c s etc are given in a particular class therefore you are not competing against others in the class this means you will receive whatever grade you earn based upon the quality of your work however excellent or poor that quality is i believe every student is capable of earning a 9

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good grade in this course if they are willing to make the necessary commitment of time and effort i encourage you to be optimistic about your potential grade however at the same time you have realistic expectations given the level of commitment you are willing to devote to the class i make every effort to be a fair and objective grader i will never penalize you because you have a difference of opinion with me as long as you support your opinion with wellreasoned arguments and evidence which you believe supports your opinion grading scale excluding extra-credit and bonus points the total points for this class are 1500 i compute the final grade as follows points 1175 to 1410 1025 to 1174 875 to 1024 675 to 874 674 and below letter grade abcdf do not call the office for your grade i will not give any information regarding grades over the telephone please do not call the office or my home grade appeal procedure for assignment and exam grades i am perfectly willing to hear an appeal of your grade on any assignments or exam in fact because i try my best to be a fair objective and accurate grader i actually want you to point out to me any concerns you have about the points and grades i have assigned to make the appeal process itself as fair and objective as possible i have the following procedures you need to follow in making a grade appeal 1 your appeal must be in writing and typed this is so that i have an official record of the specifics of your appeal but also partly so that i know your appeal is genuine 2 in your written appeal you must tell me your precise concern about my grading how many additional points you think you deserve and why this is o i know your precise concerns the specific remedy you are seeking and your reasons in support of your appeal if you believe a photocopy of a portion of your class notes or a page reference to one of the course texts supports your appeal then include them in your written appeal 3 you must attach your graded assignment or exam to your appeal so that i can re-evaluate it with your concerns in mind after receiving your written appeal i will give it serious consideration and make a decision as soon as possible i will return the assignment or exam to you with a written typed explanation of my decision in the appeal if you would then like to meet with me personally to discuss my decision i will be happy to do so in order to help you improve your performance in the course further appeals should be made to the division chair and subsequently to the vice president of instruction 10

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course requirements attend each class session read the assigned text prepare daily keep clear chronological notes of the various classroom presentations analyze the information presented maintain a course portfolio participate in class activities in a positive and sincere manner during class and maintain respect for other students assignment and deadline policy students are expected to meet all deadlines as designated if you miss a scheduled deadline for any reason you must document the reason for the absence in order to be considered for any makeup opportunity no students will be allowed a makeup opportunity without my prior approval the format of the makeup will be at my discretion and may differ significantly from the in-class assignment if you fail to take the makeup a zero will be recorded there will be no makeup date for in class assignments and work bottom line late assignments are not acceptable test policy students will be prepared to take an examination at the designated time and place with all the necessary items fully prepared for usage and without unauthorized papers books or other materials emergency situations will be handled on an individual basis students should inform the instructor or designated representative as soon as possible regarding the emergency test makeup and retake policy students are expected to take the exam at the scheduled time if you miss a scheduled test for any reason you must document the reason for the absence in order to take the makeup test no students will be allowed to take a makeup exam without my prior approval all makeup exams will be scheduled to be taken within forty-eight hours of returning to class the format of the makeup exam will be at my discretion and may differ significantly from the in-class exam if you fail to take the makeup a zero will be recorded there will be no makeup date for the final project or for in class assignments and work the exam retake policy applies to all students in class and distance learning an exam may be retaken once but only if the student makes a grade of less than 80 the maximum score on a retake test is 80 the student must contact me to make special arrangements to retake the exam or quiz you will get the better of the two grades the format of the retake exam will be at my discretion and may differ significantly from the in-class exam do not be late to any exam if a test is given during a class session and any student has turned in an exam you will not be permitted to take the exam and will have to follow the makeup exam process 11

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attendance policy daily attendance is expected regardless of whether roll is taken there is no excuse for missing a class unless a debilitating illness or kidnapping occurs communicating your thoughts to others is an important component of learning and participation is an important part of the course participation requires that you to have read and thought about the material participation means not only responding to questions but also asking questions inside and outside of class people who participate perform better than those who do not moreover your absence deprives classmates of your wise judgment and could lead hopeless cynics to conclude that your thinking might be as random as your attendance regular attendance is essential to earning a passing grade in this class and is strongly encouraged if you plan to drop the course it is your responsibility to officially withdraw before the last day to drop if you fail to do so you may receive a failing grade in the course instead of a w a large portion of the course material will be presented in the class lectures and discussions it may not appear in the text if you miss a class it is your responsibility to find out from your peers what went on during that class i will not supply you with notes or repeat the lecture for you however if you have a copy of the notes and studied them and then have a question about them i will be happy to discuss them with you during office hours there may be times when class will be postponed/canceled for a variety of reasons the college has no obligation to notify students in advance of such cases as you will so will i endeavor to meet all class attendance times however should class be postponed for more than twenty 20 minutes then only those students present should sign in on the roster and the roster left at my office do not be late for class each student is expected to arrive for class and be in their seat when class is scheduled to begin a tardy will be recorded for students that are more than ten minutes late for class three tardies will be considered one absence while the absence will result in a lost credit point late attendance and participation will balance out the points for evaluation student dishonesty you are strongly encouraged to review the section academic dishonesty found in the college bulletin copying answers from a classmate being unprepared for class without informing the instructor using crib notes plagiarizing signing in another student for class or representing another s work as your own without giving due credit will constitute academic dishonesty and will be dealt with in accordance with colby college s policy and result in a failing grade for the course citizenship the nature of the class is intended to elicit spirited debate and discussion you are to operate under the assumption that everyone is acting in good faith as to honestly held beliefs those beliefs will be respected discussions will be issue oriented only and not personal there will be no personal attacks name calling questioning of patriotism or the like one goal of this course is to teach you to learn how to think and analyze critically and academically you will govern your behavior accordingly no barbarics 12

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behavior students pay money to take this course and most want to learn however sometimes an individual is not primarily interested in learning and disturbs or distracts others during class in a variety of ways such as talking and laughing therefore i reserve the right to ask the student to leave class and to reduce a student s grade by a letter for each incident this also extends to a student who distracts others and me by reading newspapers and other nonclass materials a serious case of misconduct can result in expulsion from the course and a failing grade please be considerate of others trying to listen trying to contribute and trying to learn readings you must be prepared to discuss the assigned reading for each class you are also responsible to learn all reading material assigned whether or not it was covered in class so pace yourself and do not leave your reading until just before a test use whatever learning skill you like but i recommend reading the material at least twice and making notes about key concepts or make an outline you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the material presented in class and you must read and comprehend the text for example the following does little if anything to demonstrate you actually read or even thought about the material and does not explain the basis for the question or comment 1 2 what does the author mean when she said `x i disagree with the author when she said `z on the other hand the following comments demonstrates the material was thoughtfully reflected upon 1 the author says `x on page 89 but i m not sure i understand that concept because the author also seemed to say `not x on page 94 and then also left out any discussion of concept `y which i think was necessary background in understanding `x what did the author mean when she said `x 2 i disagree with the author when she said `z her evidence on page 72 did not support `z because that evidence could have been explained instead by explanation `q and then the author also used the logical fallacy of `lf when she concluded `z preparedness you are expected to be prepared for every class however i understand there are times when situations dictate otherwise because this course is participatory intensive it is disruptive to the class discussion when you are thrust into the discussion without proper preparation should you be unprepared to participate in the discussions you should indicate by leaving me a note at my lectern prior to class that way i will know you are unprepared and won t call on you during the discussion however should i collect too many notes from the same student it may adversely affect your final grade should you be called upon during class when you are unprepared and you failed to provide me with a note so indicating i will consider it a form of academic dishonesty subject to sanction 13

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final grades if you want your final grade sooner than the college will provide it please provide me with a self addressed and stamped envelope at final time and i will mail your grade as soon as it is available in the alternative you may e-mail me a grade request and i can send you a reply egress if you are tardy or must leave class early please sit near an exit reco rdings except to accommodate special needs audio taping of my lectures or class discussion is not allowed reservation of rights i reserve the right to change any information contained in this document when necessary with adequate notice given to the student notice shall be given in the classroom during class no other notice is required it is the students responsibility to keep up with any changes modifications adjustments or amendments that are made to this document course feedback policy i actively seek and highly encourage any feedback about this course at any time you wish to offer it i want to try to help you learn the material as best as i can and if i can improve my teaching or the learning environment i really truly sincerely honestly would like you to let me know if you feel uncomfortable telling me in person you can leave me an anonymous feedback letter in an unmarked envelope at my office all i ask is that you try to be polite in offering your criticism and that you try to offer constructive advice on how i can best respond to the feedback in other words tell me your suggested improvements for the course my teaching or anything else about the learning environment e mail my office hours are posted on my door and at the head of this syllabus however i am also available for questions and consultations by telephone and e-mail i regularly check and answer my e-mail e-mail is the most reliable and efficient way of contacting me if you do not have an e-mail account you should get one it is an important communication tool and it is free if you don t have internet access at home student computer labs are connected to the internet and a web based e-mail account can readily be established equipment students should purchase and take to class the following items 1 8.5 x 11 writing pad clean edge separation 2 functional ink pens and #2 pencils 14

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3 portfolio management folder 4 textbooks and course materials including assignments/projects 5 weekly planner-calendar 6 bound journal 7 computer and internet access 8 tv vcr and/or dvd access accommodations for students with special needs colby community college complies with section 504 of the rehabilitation act and the americans with disabilities act students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their requests in the following way 1 talk with your instructor after class or during office hours about your disability or special need related to work in the class and/or 2 contact student support services and ask to speak to the ada officer bibliography kendall diana 7th ed sociology in our times the essentials wadsworth belmont ca wilson d.r 7th ed sociology in our times the essentials study guide an introduction to critical thinking and writing in the social sciences handbook speakers handouts videotapes transparencies internet resources and supplemental materials instructor profile dr michael thompson preparatory education central state university master of arts/political science summa cum laude central state university bachelor of arts/sociology legal education oklahoma city university juris doctor with honors fraternity phi delta phi honor society phi alpha delta recipient kerr foundation scholar wayne johnson memorial scholar hervey foundation scholar ocu school of law faculty honor roll who s who among american law students west publishing company award american jurisprudence awards jessup moot court award ocu law review staff editor appointments juvenile justice and delinquency prevention advisor to governors george nigh and henry bellmon juvenile post adjudication review board state commission on children and youth services to governor frank keating member university of central oklahoma alumni life member edmond ok southwest legal foundation alumni association dallas tx georgetown university law center civil rights litigation alumni washington d.c written works include articles on political process legal liability constitutional jurisprudence labor advocacy and monographs on public policy and municipal administration prior lectures include criminal law and procedure administrative law legal liability and constitutional jurisprudence for the fbi academy quantico va southwestern law enforcement institute dallas tx oklahoma judicial conference oklahoma council on law enforcement education and training and southwestern states highway safety group formerly police detective captain retired attorney with emphasis in prosecuting and defending civil rights actions and government litigation legal studies instructor city college moore oklahoma course overview sociology is the science and logic of society that is it is a discipline that deals explicitly with our own institutions the values and beliefs that shape social behavior and the forces that 15

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