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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Criminology – Fall 2021, 2nd Semester
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CJSA1325
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Section Number:
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0381
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Semester/Year:
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FA21
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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): This course covers current theories and empirical research pertaining to crime and criminal behavior and its causes, methods of prevention, systems of punishment, and rehabilitation. 48 lecture hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
Criminology: The Core, 7th Edition (With Cengage MindTap) by Larry J. Siegel You must purchase the MindTap access code. You do not have to have the paper copy of the book as the textbook is included digitally with the MindTap access. WARNING – If you choose to purchase a book or rent a book, failure to use this edition is at your own risk. BEFORE PURCHASING BOOK OR ACCESS, VIEW THE REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE FROM CENGAGE-MINDTAP:
https://startstrong.cengage.com/mindtap-canvas-ia-no/?channel=eloqua&elq_mid=11375&elq_nm=Tracked%20Email&elq_cid=7113504&utm_medium=email&utm_source=&utm_campaign=&utm_content=
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Gary Knight
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Campus/Office Location:
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Telephone Number:
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972-677-8890 – Google Voice Mail
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E-mail Address:
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geknight@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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12 PM – 2 PM
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12 PM – 2 PM
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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
- Identify and appraise the avenue of prevention
- Outline the various research methods/methodology used in criminological research
- Identify the categories and sources of criminological data utilized in interpreting crime trends
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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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14
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2 Videos per week, You Decide questions, (part 1 and 2)
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20%
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14
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Chapter Exams
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20%
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1
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Critical Thinking Project
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20%
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1
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Midterm Exam
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20%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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2 Chapter Videos, You Decide Part 1 and 2, These will be completed through MindTap
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Weekly
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20%
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1 Chapter Exams. These will be completed through MindTap
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Weekly
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20%
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Midterm Exam, 50 multiple choice questions, 60min. This exam will be in Canvas. Covers Ch. 1-6.
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October 28th – October 31st
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20%
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Critical Thinking Project
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November 21st, 2021
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20%
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Final Exam, 50 multiple choice questions. You have 60 minutes. This exam will be in Canvas. Ch. 7-14.
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Finals Week
December 6th – 8th, 2021
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20%
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GRADING CRITERIA
90%-100% A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
59% and below F
NOTE: This is a ‘tentative’ schedule and can be altered by the instructor as needed. You will be notified of any changes in advance.
Week 1. October 18 – October 24
Review the module ‘Getting Started’, Complete the Class Agreement and Introduce Yourself Discussion
Read Chapters 1 – 3, Review Power Points for Chapters 1-3
Complete the video cases, You Decide, (part 1 & 2) and Chapters 1-3 exams by 10/24, @ 11:59 pm
Week 2. October 25 – October 31
Read Chapter 4 - 6, Review Power Points for Chapters 4-6
Complete the video cases, You Decide, (part 1 & 2) and Chapters 4-6 exams by 10/31, @ 11:59 pm
Midterm exam is available from 10/28 at 8:00 am – 10/31 at 11:59 pm.
Week 3. November 1 – November 7
Read Chapters 7-8, Review Power Points for chapters 7-8
Complete the video cases, You Decide, (part 1 & 2), and Chapters 7-8 exams by 11/7 @ 11:59 pm
Week 4. November 8 - 14
Read Chapters 9-10, Review Power Points for chapters 9-10
Complete the video cases, You Decide, (part 1 & 2) and Chapters 9-10 exams by 11/14, @ 11:59 pm
Week 5. November 15 – November 21
Read Chapter 11-12, Review Power Points for chapters 11-12
Complete the video cases, You Decide, (part 1 & 2) and Chapters 11-12 exams by 11/21, @ 11:59 pm
Critical Thinking Project due by 11/21 @ 11:59 pm
LAST DATE TO WITHDRAW IS NOVEMBER 18TH, 2021
Week 6. November 22 – November 28
Holiday – No assignments
Week 7. November 29 – December 5
Read Chapters 13-14, Review Power Points for chapters 13-14
Complete the video cases, You Decide, (part 1 & 2) and Chapters 13-14 exams by 12/5 @ 11:59 pm
Week 8. December 6 – December 10
Finals Week
Final opens 12/6 at 8:00 am and closes 12/8 at 11:59 pm
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
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
XX Critical Thinking
XX Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
XX Personal Responsibility
XX Social Responsibility
XX Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
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 – Failure on assignment.
- Second offense – fail class.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge
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Office Location:
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Suite 239 Office 234 Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238 or 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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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Career Technology Building
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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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COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021
Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021, and are subject to change as conditions change.
Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entity from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021, and are subject to change.
Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the Fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/workstations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html