CRIJ 1306 340 - COURT SYSTEMS & PRACTICES

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CRIJ1306 Court Systems and Practices sec. 340

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:  Court Systems and Practices

Course Prefix & Number: CRIJ1306

Section Number:  340

Semester: 162S

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

Lab Hours: 0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Examination of the role of the judiciary in the Criminal Justice System.  Topics include the structure of the American court system, prosecution, right to counsel, pretrial release, grand jury process, adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, and sentencing concepts.        

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

America's Court and the Criminal Justice System David W.  Neubauer 12th edition (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.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus Suite 331 Office 339

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238 Cell 972-922-7978

E-mail Address:

Cfurdge@nctc.edu

 

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

America's Court and the Criminal Justice System David W.  Neubauer 12th edition (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.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

11

Quizzes

220 (20 points each)

6

Discussion Forums

180 (30 points each)

1

Court Research Portfolio Project

100

4

Application Writing Assignments

200 (50 points each)

1

Midterm

100

1

Final

100

Grading Scale-900 Point Scale

810-900-A

720-809-B

630-719-C

540-629-D

539 and Below F

 

                       

 

Note:  Because this is a point system, it maybe a little challenging to determine the progress of your grade.  However, to assist you with keeping up with your progress, a document is posted for you.  The document is entitled “How to determine as of now.”

You are on a point system. Please do not confuse this with percentages.  Use the sheet you are provided to help you calculate your grade as you go.  You cannot use this scale to determine your final grade until all of your assignments are completed.

 

 

 

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 student 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 OUTCOMES

By the end of the semester, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the American judicial systems (civil, criminal, and juvenile), their jurisdiction, development and structure.
  2. Analyze the function and dynamics of the courtroom work group.
  3. Identify judicial processes from pretrial to appeal.
  4. Describe the significant Constitutional Amendments, doctrines, and other sources of law in the American judicial system.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

Attendance will be taken by your completion of assignments

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

 

Class Calendar

 

If you choose to not 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.

 

Discussion Forums have different due dates.  Due to the forums having two 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 and response posts are due.   

 

 

The module will be made available on 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. 

However, the due date for the Final Exam is different.  You will only have three (3) days to complete the final exam. (May 8th –May 10th)  The final will be available May 8, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. and will shut off at 12:00 p.m. NOON on May 10, 2016.

 

Week 1-January 17-January 22

 

  1. Read course information
  2. Read the syllabus
  3. Completing an orientation quiz/Class Agreement
  4. Introduce yourself
  5. Pre-Test-Chapter 1 (Learning Outcome 3)
  6. Watch video
  7. Read Chapter 1
  8. Application Assignment 1 (Pos-Test -Learning Outcome 3)

 

 

Week 2-January 23-January 29

  1. Pre-test Chapter 2 (Learning Outcome 1)
  2. Read chapter 2
  3. Review power point lecture
  4. Take Quiz I (chapters 1and 2)
  5. Discussion Forum 1 (Elements of a Crime)
  6. Post Test-Learning Outcome 1(Extra Credit 10 Points)

 

 

 

Week 3-January 30--February 5

 

  1. Read Chapter 3
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Take Quiz 2 (Chapter 3)

 

Week 4-February 6-February 12

 

  1. Read Chapter 4
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Take Quiz 3 (Chapter 4)

 

 

Week 5 February 13-February 19

 

  1. Pre-Test( Learning Outcome 2)
  2. Read chapter 5
  3. Review power point lecture
  4. Quiz 4 (Chapter 5)
  5. Post Test-Learning Outcome 2 (Extra Credit 10 Points)

 

 

Week 6-February 20-February 26

 

  1. Read Chapter 6
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Take Quiz 5 (Chapter 6)
  4. Discussion Forum 2

 

Week 7-February 27-March 5

 

  1. Read Chapter 7
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Discussion Forum 3
  4. Take Quiz 6 (Chapter 7)
  5. Application Assignment 2

 

Week 8 March 6-March 12

 

  1. Read chapter 8
  2. Discussion Forum 3
  3. Mid-term Chapters 1-8

 

Spring Break 13-19

 

 

Week-9 March 20-March 26

  1. Read Chapter 12
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Quiz 7 (Chapter 12)
  4. Discussion Forum 4

Week 10-March 27-April 2

 

  1. Read Chapter 13
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Take Quiz 8 (Chapter 13)
  4. Application 3 due

Week 11-April 3-April 9

 

  1. Read chapter 14
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Quiz 9 (Chapter 14)
  4. Discussion Forum 5

 

Week 12-April 10-April 16

 

  1. Read chapter 15
  2. Review power point lecture
  3. Take Quiz 10 (Chapter 15)
  4. Discussion Forum 6

 

Week 13 April 17-April 23

 

  1. Pre-Test (Learning Outcome 4)
  2. Read Chapter 16
  3. Review power point lecture
  4. Take Quiz 11 (Chapter 16)
  5. Post Test Learning Outcome 4 (Extra Credit 10 points)

 

Week 14-April 24-April 30

 

Final Research Portfolio Project Due (Court Portfolio)

 

Week 15-May 1-May 7 

 

  1. Read Chapter 17
  2. Application 4 Due
  3. Study for final

 

 

 

Week 16-May 8th to May 10th  Shuts off at 12:00 p.m. NOON

 

Final exam-Chapters 12-17

 

(Your final exam will be available from 8:00 a.m. on May 9th and will shut off at 12:00 p.m. NOON on the 11th.)

 

Note:  Please be mindful that this is a tentative calendar and changes can be made at instructor’s discretion. The instructor will notify students of any changes.

 

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

 

x          Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

x          Personal Responsibility

x          Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

x          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

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Office Location:

Corinth Campus Suite 331 Office 339

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238 Cell 972-922-7978

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu (Please email me through Canvas)

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Career and Technical Center

Telephone Number:

940-668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu

 

 

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