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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Court Systems and Practices
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ1306
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Section Number:
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400
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Semester/Year:
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Fall2017
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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 is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices, and sources of law in American Courts, using federal and Texas statutes and can case law.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Neubauer, D.W. & Fradella, H.F. (2014). America’s Courts and The Criminal Justice System. (12th ed.). Wadsworth: Cengage Learning.
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.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Andrekus Dixon
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth TBD
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Telephone Number:
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940-565-4475
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E-mail Address:
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adixon@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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By Appointment
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By Appointment
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By Appointment
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4:00pm–6:30pm
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By Appointment
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Or by appointment
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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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Describe the American judicial systems (civil, criminal, and juvenile), their jurisdiction, development and structure.
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Analyze the function and dynamics of the courtroom work group.
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Identify judicial processes from pretrial to appeal.
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Describe the significant Constitutional Amendments, doctrines, and other sources of law in the American judicial system.
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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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5
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Exams
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500 points (5@100 points each)
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5
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Quizzes
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50 points (5@10 points each)
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2
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Video Analysis
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50 points (2@25 points each)
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1
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Group Project
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100 points
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1
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Peer Evaluations
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100points
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1
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Comprehensive Final
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200 points
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 9th, 2017.
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
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o 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 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. Cheryl Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth/ 3rd floor Suite 331 office 339
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Telephone Number:
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Office-940-498-6238: Cell 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
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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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