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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Criminology
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CJSA1325
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Section Number:
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340
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Semester/Year:
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Fall2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Criminology: The Core Author Larry Siegal 6th Edition with MindTap (required).
Warning: If you choose to use a different edition, you do so at your own risk. Using a different edition may affect your performance in this class.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Andrekus Dixon
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/ 331
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Telephone Number:
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940-565-4475
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E-mail Address:
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adixon@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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By appointment
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10:00am – 2:00pm Online
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By appointment
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By appointment
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By appointment
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify and explain the various theories of causation of criminal behavior
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Identify and appraise the avenue of prevention
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Outline the various research methods/methodology used in criminological research
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Identify the categories and sources of criminological data utilized
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Exams
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400- 4 @100 points each
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9
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Quizzes
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90- 9 @ 10 points each
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2
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Application Assignments
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40-2 @ 20 points each
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5
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Discussion Board Assignments
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100- 5 at 20 points each
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14
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Chapter Video Case Assignments
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70- 14 @ 5 points each
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1
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Mid-Term Chapters 1-7
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100 points each
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1
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Semester Research Project
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100 points
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1
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Final Exam: Chapters 8-14
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100 points
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Your final grade will be a total of points earned from five (5) scheduled exams, nine (9) quizzes, one (1) mid-term, fourteen (14) video Case assignments, (1) semester research project, five (5) discussion board assignments, two (2) application assignments, and a comprehensive final exam.
Grading Scale
900-1000 A
800-899 B
700-799 C
600-699 D
599-Below F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Week 1 Orientation August 28-September 3
The orientation for this class will be in the week one folder. It consists of:
1. Read Course Information
2. Read and Print Syllabus
3. Complete Class Agreement
4. Watch Mindtap Video
5. Introduce yourself
6. Watch a video about Criminology
7. Complete Pre-Test (Bonus Opportunity)
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Week 2 September 4-September 10
1. Read chapter 1
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Participate in discussion forum 1
4. Complete Video Case 1
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Complete quiz 1
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Week 3 September 11-September 17
1. Read chapter 2
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 2
4. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
5. Complete Exam 1 (Chapters 1 and 2)
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Week 4 September 18-September 24
1. Read chapter 3
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Participate in discussion forum 2
4. Complete Video Case 3
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Compete Quiz 2
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Week 5 September 25-October 1
1. Read chapter 4
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete application assignment 1
4. Complete Video Case 4
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Complete Exam 2 (Chapters 3 and 4)
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Week 6 October 2-October 8
1. Read chapter 5
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 5
4. Participate in discussion forum 3
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Complete Quiz 3
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Week 7 October 9-October 15
1. Read Chapter 6
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 6
4. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
5. Complete Quiz 4
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Week 8 October 16-October 22
1. Read chapter 7
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 7
4. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
5. Take Mid-Term Exam Chapters 1-7
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Week 9 October 23-October 29
1. Read chapter 8
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 8
4. Participate in discussion forum 4
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Complete Quiz 5
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Week 10 October 30-November 5
1. Read chapter 9
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Participate in discussion forum 5
4. Complete Video Case 9
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Complete Exam 3 Chapters 8 and 9
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Week 11 November 6-November 12
1. Read chapter 10
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete application assignment 2
4. Complete Video Case 10
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Take Quiz 6
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Week 12 November 13-November 19
1. Read chapter 11
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 11
4. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
5. Complete Exam 4 (Chapters 10 and 11)
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Week 13 November 20-November 26
1. Read chapter 12
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 12
4. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
5. Complete Quiz 7
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Week 14 November 27-December 3
1. Read chapter 13
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Semester Research Project due December 3rd by 11:00 p.m.
4. Complete Video Case 13
5. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
6. Take Quiz 8
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Week 15 December 4-December 10
1. Read Chapter 14
2. Read Visual Summary along with the PowerPoint presentation
3. Complete Video Case 14
4. Practice Assignments (You decide Part 1 and Part 2)
5. Complete Quiz 9
6. Study for Finals
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Week 16 December 11-December 13
Final exam-Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the December 13th
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _November 9, 2017_.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- First offense you will receive a written warning
- Second offense you will be dropped from the course
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth/ 3rd floor Suite 331 office 339
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Telephone Number:
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Office-940-498-6238 Cell-972-922-7978
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dean Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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