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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Introduction to Criminal Justice
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Course Prefix & Number: CRIJ1301
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Section Number: 400
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Semester: Spring 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: n/a
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; use of forensic science; case and trial preparation.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Textbook: Criminal Justice in America, Eighth Edition, Cole, Smith and DeJong
Spiral notebook for notetaking
Scantrons for testing
Computer access
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cliff Downey
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville / Room 2107 (Career and Technology Center)
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-3313
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E-mail Address:
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cdowney@nctc.edu
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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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3
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Project Assignments
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30
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6 combined
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Chapter Quizzes / Written Assignments
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10
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3
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Regular Exams
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40
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1
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Final Exam
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20
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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1. Define the goals and objectives of criminal investigation
2. Demonstrate ability to conduct proper crime scene investigations
3. Illustrate the use of forensic science for various statutory offenses
4. Organize the criminal case including field notes, reports, crime scene activities, and mandatory documentation of statutory warning
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week 1 – Review syllabus, begin studies of chapter 1
Week 2 – Complete chapter 1. Begin studies of chapter 2
Week 3 – Complete Chapter 2 – Field notes, documenting, and reporting
Week 4 – Chapter 3, Processing the crime scene
Week 5 - Exam 1 – Chapters 1-3
Week 5 – Chapter 4
Week 6 – Complete chapter 4
Week 7 - Chapter 5 – Legal Issues
Week 8 - Complete Chapter 5, Begin chapter 6
Week 9 – Complete Chapter 6, Exam 2 – Chapter 4-6
Week 10 – Chapter 9
Week 11 - Complete Chapter 9
Week 12 – Chapter 10
Week 13 – Complete chapter 10, Begin Chapter 11
Week 14 – Complete Chapter 11, Begin Chapter 14
Week 15 – Complete Chapter 14, Exam 3 – Chapter 9 – 11 & 14
Week 16 – Comprehensive Final Exam
The Tentative Schedule listed above is to be considered a guideline for our studies. This schedule may be changed at the instructor’s discretion.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
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
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
x 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
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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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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Suite 331, Office 339 Corinth Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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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 Campus, Room 2106
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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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