INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

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 COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

Grading Scale

90-100-A

80-89-B

70-79-C

60-69-D

59-Below F

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE 

PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences that parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for transfer to a university.

DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Law Enforcement department prepares students for careers in every aspect of criminal justice, (police, courts and corrections), and for advanced degrees.

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Describe the history and philosophy of the American criminal justice system.
2. Explain the nature and extent of crime in America.
3. Analyze the impact and consequences of crime.
4. Evaluate the development, concepts, and functions of law in the criminal justice system.
5. Describe the structure of contemporary federal, state, and local justice agencies and processes.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Your attendance is taking by the completion of assignments.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Class Calendar

 If you choose not to print the entire syllabus, it is vital that you at least print the class calendar.  The calendar will be your guide throughout this course.  It displays when each module will open and also due dates for all assignments. You will have one week to complete each module.

Do not use the to-do-list!!!  You must go directly to the modules to see all assignments.

The module will be made available each Monday at 8:00 a.m. and will be disabled the following Sunday at 11:00 p.m., which means all assignments will need to be completed by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday. (With the exception of the final week of classes)

Discussion Forums have different due dates.  Due to the forums having three different due dates, you will not see a date beside the assignment in the module. Please see discussion forum instructions for instructions about when the initial post and response posts are due.   

The due date for the Final Exam is different.  You will only have two (2) days to complete the final exam. (May 14-May 15). The final will be available May 14th at 8:00 a.m. and will shut off at 11:00 p.m. on May 15th.

You will need the book and the Mindtap code to complete some of the assignments.

 Week 1 Let’s Get Started-March 30th to April 5th Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 5th

This module will remain open but you must read the course information, complete the orientation quiz, and introduce yourself to the class by April 5th before 11:00 p.m.

1. Read course information
2. Read the syllabus
3. Completing an orientation quiz
4. Introduce yourself
5. Read study tips and time management documents

 Week 1 March 30th to April 5th Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 5th

1. Read Learning Objectives
2. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 1
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Read Chapter 1 along with the PowerPoint presentation
5. Complete You Decide Video assignment 1
6. Take quiz 1 (Chapter 1)
7. Read Learning Objectives
8. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 2
9. Read Chapter Summary
10. Read Chapter 2 along with the PowerPoint presentation
11. Complete Video Case Scenario 1
12. Participate in Discussion Forum 1
13. Take Exam 1 (Chapters 1 and 2)

Week 2- April 6th-April 12th Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 12th

1. Read learning Objectives
2. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 3
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Read Chapter 3 along with the PowerPoint presentation
5. Complete You Decide assignment 2
6. Take Quiz 2 (Chapter 3)
7. Read learning Objectives
8. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 4
9. Read Chapter Summary
10. Read Chapter 4 along with the PowerPoint presentation
11. Complete Video Case Scenario 2
12. Participate in Discussion Forum 2
13. Take Exam 2 (Chapter 3 and 4)

April 13th -April 19th  Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 19th

1. Read learning Objectives
2. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 5
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Read Chapter 5 along with the PowerPoint presentation
5. Complete You Decide Video Assignment 3
6. Take Quiz 3 (Chapter 5)
7. Read learning Objectives
8. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 6
9. Read Chapter Summary
10. Read Chapter 6 along with the PowerPoint presentation
11. Complete Video Case Scenario 3
12. Participate in Discussion Forum 3
13. Take Exam 3 (Chapter 5 and 6)

 Week 4 April 20th-April 26th Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 26th

1. Read learning Outcomes
2. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 7
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Read Chapter 7 along with the PowerPoint presentation
5. Complete You Decide Video Assignment 4
6. Participate in Discussion 6
7. Take Quiz 4 (Chapter 7)
8. Read learning Outcomes
9. Watch Visual Summary for Chapter 8
10. Read Chapter Summary
11. Read Chapter 8 along with the PowerPoint presentation
12. Take Mid-Term (Chapters 1-8)

  Week 5 April 27th-May 3rd Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 3rd

1. Read Learning Outcomes
2. Watch visual summary for chapter 9
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Read chapter 9 along with Power Point presentation
5. Complete Video Case Scenario 4
6. Take Quiz 5 (Chapter 9)
7. Read learning Objectives
8. Read Visual Summary for Chapter 10
9. Read Chapter Summary
10. Read Chapter 10 along with the PowerPoint presentation
11. Complete You Decide Assignment 5
12. Participate in Discussion Forum 4
13. Take Exam 4 (Chapters 9 and 10)

 Week 6-May 4th-May 10h Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 10th 

1. Read learning Outcomes
2. Read Visual Summary for Chapter 11
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Read Chapter 11 along with the PowerPoint presentation
5. Complete Video Case Scenario 5
6. Take Quiz 6 (Chapter 11)
7. Portfolio Project Due (Research Project)

 Week 7 May 11th-May 15th Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 15th

1. Read learning Objectives
2. Read Visual Summary for Chapter 13
3. Read Chapter Summary
4. Read Chapter 13 along with the PowerPoint presentation
5. Take Exam 5 (Chapters 11 and 13)
6. Read learning Outcomes
7. Read Visual Summary for Chapter 14
8. Read Chapter Summary
9. Read Chapter 14 along with the PowerPoint presentation
10. Complete Video Case Scenario 6
11. Participate in Discussion 10
12. Take Quiz 8 (Chapter 14)
13. Read Visual Summary for Chapter 15
14. Read Chapter Summary
15. Read Chapter 15 along with the PowerPoint presentation
16. Complete You Decide Assignment 6
17. Participate in Discussion 5
18. Take quiz 7 (Chapter 15)

 Week 7- May 11th May 15th Shuts off at 11:00 p.m. on the 15th

1. Take Final Chapters 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15
2. Paper Due by 11:00 p.m. on the 15th

 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______________________________

          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

x              Critical Thinking

x              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. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2019-2020/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook