Course Syllabus
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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Criminal Investigation
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CJSA1342
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Section Number:
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360
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Semester/Year:
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Summer/2018
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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): Investigative theory; collection and preservation of evidence; sources of information; interview and interrogation; uses of forensic sciences; case and trial preparation.
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Course Prerequisite(s): No
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Criminal Investigation 3rd Edition Michael Lyman
Pearson Education Required
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INSTRUCTOR’s INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cliff Downey
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Campus/Office
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Gainesville CTE Building 2107
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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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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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10 am - noon By
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10 am - noon By appt. |
10 am - noon By appt. |
N/A
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I will be available to meet in-person by appointment only M - TR , 10 am - noon. I will also be available via Canvas mail.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/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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Define the goals and objectives of criminal investigation
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Demonstrate ability to conduct proper crime scene investigations
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Illustrate the use of forensic science for various statutory offenses
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Organize the criminal case including field notes, reports, crime scene activities, and mandatory documentation of statutory warning.
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Course Competencies
- Demonstrate criminal investigation skills
- Organize field notes
- Explain laws associate with criminal investigation
GRADING CRITERIA
(Need to Change)
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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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1
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Course Competency Pre-test
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No points but required
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1
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Module Pre-test
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If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module
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7
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Module Post-Test
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Must score 80 or higher on all module post-test to pass the class. See Module post-test instructions.
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1
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Project Assignment
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Must score an 80 or higher on the project to pass the class
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7
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Discussion Forums (Part of the learning communities)
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No points
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Let’s Get Started
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Please read all course information in the let’s get started section which includes the syllabus.
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Course Competency Pre-test
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You must take the course competency pre-test. Once the exam is grade, you will have a face to face meeting, phone conference, or online conference with the instructor. This exam will be graded within 24 hours after you take it.
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Module 1
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapter 1
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 1
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 2 and 3
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project assignment Part 2
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 4 and 5
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 3
6. Take post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 4
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 7 and 8
3. Read Lecture notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 4
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 5
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 9 and 10
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 5
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 6
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read chapter 11, 12, and 13
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 5
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 7
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 14 and 15
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 5
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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Module 8
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Submit Competency Project Parts 1-5
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ATTENDANCE POLICY and Drop
This is an online class. Your attendance is documented by the completion of assignments. It is important that you log in regularly and stay on task for this course. If you feel you cannot complete the course, it is your responsibility to drop. If you do not complete the work successfully and fail to drop this course, you will receive an F.
Dropping a course(s)
The last day to drop is November 28, 2018. In order to drop the course, you must schedule an appointment with Sarah Morrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or schedule an appointment by emailing Sarah at smorrow@nctc.edu
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)________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
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 Campus Suite 239 office 234
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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 Career and Technical Center
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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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Course Information
This course begins June 4, 2018 and ends July 5, 2018.
COURSE Progress Example
This course is designed as a self-paced course. There are no weekly deadlines. However, it is highly encouraged that you log in at least four-five times a week to work on assignments. To assist with being successful and completing assignments in a timely manner, you can follow the example below:
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June 4 - June 10
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Let’s Get Started
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Please read all course information in the let’s get started section which includes your syllabus.
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June 4 - June 10
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Course Competency Pre-test (Required before moving to the next module)
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You must take the course competency pre-test. Once the exam is grade, you will have a face to face meeting, phone conference, or online conference with the instructor. The exam will be graded in 24 hours.
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June 11 - June 17
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Module 1
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapter 1
3. Read Lectures Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 1
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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June 11 - June 17
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Module 2
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 2 and 3
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 2
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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June 18 - June 24
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Module 3
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapter 4 and 5
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 3
6. Take post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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June 18 - June 24
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Module 4
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 7 and 8
3. Read Chapter Summaries
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 4
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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June 24 - June 30
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Module 5
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 9 and 10
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 5
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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June 24 - June 30
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Module 6
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 11, 12, and 13
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 5
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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July 1 - July 5
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Module 7
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1. Take Pre-test
2. Read Chapters 14 and 15
3. Read Lecture Notes
4. Review Power Point Presentation
5. Project Assignment Part 5
6. Take Post-test (Must score 80 or higher)
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July 1 - July 5
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Module 8
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Submit Competency Project Parts 1-5 (Must score 80 or higher)
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Instructions for all Assignments