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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL LAND 

George Brown College is located on Treaty 13, the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and neighbouring Indigenous Peoples who continue to live in the area. Today, this meeting place is still home to many distinct Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other. 

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

College programs are designed to deliver program learning outcomes that relate to the unique content of a particular area of study. To review the specific program learning outcomes for your program, please go to your program page on the George Brown College website at https://www.georgebrown.ca/

IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION 

Students are advised to consult program coordinators regarding specific requirements for successfully completing their program, including adding/dropping courses and other issues that might disrupt their course of study.

RETENTION OF COURSE OUTLINES

Students are expected to retain their course outlines to support learning in the course and for future use in applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.

COLLEGE POLICIES

It is essential that students review all college policies, including Academic Policies available at https://www.georgebrown.ca/policies.

OFFICIAL GRADE RECORD NOTICE 

While grades may be posted in various platforms (e.g., the course Learning Managment System, course outline), the official and final grade for this course is always the one recorded in DegreeWorks. In the event of any discrepancy between posted grades and DegreeWorks, the grade in DegreeWorks will be considered the accurate and authoritative record. Students are encouraged to verify their final grades in DegreeWorks and report any concerns to the professor promptly. Please refer to your DegreeWorks Academic Progress Report in STU-VIEW (stuview.georgebrown.ca).   

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic Integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. Academic integrity ensures the credibility of our education system, promotes fair assessment, and prepares students for ethical professional practices. Use of unauthorized assistance in any form of academic work (e.g., assignments, written tests or assessments, portfolios, or any other assessment) is prohibited and constitutes academic misconduct. 

Academic misconduct occurs when a student engages in a breach (such as cheating, plagiarism, or failing to disclose the use of Generative AI) to try to gain an unfair advantage. Students are required to read and understand the College’s Academic Integrity Policy. If you are uncertain about academic integrity expectations, including whether the use of generative AI is permitted, please speak to your professor. To support these principles, professors may request the use of various tools, including text matching software, to detect and prevent academic integrity violations.

LEARNING RESOURCE COSTS

The learning resource costs webpage provides students with information on the estimated mandatory and optional learning resources for their program, and their associated costs. Please review the information relevant to this course at the following link: https://www.georgebrown.ca/learning-costs. Please note that the College is not responsible for any discrepancy between any costs stated on this course outline and those listed on the learning costs webpage. Students are encouraged to refer to the learning costs resources webpage via the link above. 

Program learning resources, materials and associated costs are subject to change without notice. Students should not purchase any course materials until directed to do so by program staff or course professors at the outset of their semester and/or course.  

Given the dynamic nature of retail pricing, the college does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on the learning costs’ webpage. Note, also, that these documents do not constitute a representation, offer or warranty.

DIGITAL LEARNING REQUIREMENTS 

Students are required to have access to a computer and to the internet. There may also be additional technology-related requirements to participate in a course, such as headphones, webcams, specialized software, etc. Details on these requirements can be found in the course outline for each course. 

The Library Learning Commons (LLC) has a limited number of devices including laptops and portable WIFI devices to support students; however, the LLC cannot guarantee access to a device for all students.  

ACCESSIBLE LEARNING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS 

Accessible Learning Services facilitates academic support and services for George Brown College students with physical, sensory, learning, medical or mental health disabilities. Delivered in collaboration with academic departments and other service areas, these services are available to students in all programs at all campuses.  

George Brown College is committed to upholding a student’s right to individualized and timely accommodation that promotes dignity, independence, autonomy, equity, and inclusion for the student. In addition to our current supports, we are working to eliminate barriers by increasing access to alternate formats, planning accessible buildings and classrooms, enhancing employee training, and adopting inclusive practices in placement and on campus.  

Only those involved in a student’s accommodation plan shall be alerted to their registration with Accessible Learning Services, and a student’s registration with Accessible Learning Services will not be identified on the student’s official college transcript and/or graduation documentation. For more information, please visit the Accessible Learning Services website at http://www.georgebrown.ca/accessible-learning-services/ or call 416-415-5000 ext. 2622 or email letstalk@georgebrown.ca 

EQUITY STATEMENT 

George Brown College values the diversity of our students, employees, and community partners, and is committed to providing a learning environment where all people are safe and respected. Comments, behaviours, or interactions that are inconsistent with our values may be a violation of the following college policies: Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence, Human Rights Discrimination and Harassment, and the Prevention of Workplace Violence and Harassment. These types of actions or comments are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. The commitment and cooperation of all students and employees is required to maintain a welcoming environment in which to learn and work.  

Support and information are available through a Human Rights Advisor at diversity@georgebrown.ca or the Sexual Violence Response Advisor at svra@georgebrown.ca 

For information on the relevant policies visit https://www.georgebrown.ca/diversity/