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Dr. Regina Bures
3362 Turlington Hall
(352) 392-0265 ext. 250
rbures@soc.ufl.edu
Updated: 5/07/08
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Regina Bures
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SYD 3410: URBAN
SOCIOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course explores the development and functions of cities
from a sociological perspective. We will examine sociological
explanations of urban growth and change, the social and cultural
factors
that shape American cities, and the consequences of social change for
neighborhoods and cities. The objective of this course is to develop a
thorough understanding of key concepts and current issues in urban
sociology.
SUMMER A 2008 SYLLABUS
(pdf)
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Course reserves are available through ARES.
Course announcements & resources are posted on the e-Learning course
page.
GENERAL POLICIES:
If you have a question or something is unclear ASK or EMAIL
me.
Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices before
entering the classroom.
Class members are expected to complete all reading
assignments.
Class members are responsible for all material presented and
announcements made in class.
Doctor’s notes presented as documentation of absences will
only be acceptable for the date(s) specified by the note. In most cases
ongoing medical treatment is not an acceptable excuse for not attending
class.
Class participation is encouraged but disruptive
participation will not be tolerated. Examples of disruptive
participation include private conversations with other class members,
asking questions to get attention, cell phone use/messaging, reading
the Independent Alligator, chewing tobacco, and clipping fingernails.
All members of the UF community are expected to abide by the
Honor Code, meaning that we "pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to
the highest standards of honesty and integrity." Any academic
dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism; giving or
receiving assistance during an exam; falsification, forgery or
alternation of academic records or documentation regarding missed
classes) may result in an “F” and/or dismissal from the course.
The Student Honor Code can be reviewed online through the Dean of Students Office
under "Judicial Affairs."
Students with disabilities that require classroom
accommodation need to register with the Dean of Students Office. The
Disability Resource Office of the Dean of Students Office will provide
documentation to show when
requesting accommodation.
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