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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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340
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Semester/Year:
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SP20
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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, using federal and Texas statutes and case law.
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Course Prerequisite(s): NONE
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Required: America’s Courts and the Criminal Justice System 13th edition with Cengage MindTap Authors: David Neubauer and Henry Fradella You must purchase the code. (If you chose to use a different edition of this book, it affects your performance in this class). Publisher: Cengage. This book can be found in the bookstore.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Cherly Gary-Furdge
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Campus/Office Location:
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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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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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TBA
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10-12
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1-3
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TBA
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TBA
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I am available on the weekends. 3-4 on Saturdays and 5-6 on Sundays. Even though these are my listed office hours, please send me an email or call before coming. From time to time, I may be in a meeting or with another student. If these office hours do not work for you please feel free to schedule an appointment with me.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide 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 system (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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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage
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6
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Exams
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15%
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8
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Quizzes
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10%
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13
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Discussion Forums
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15%
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1
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Final Project
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20%
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15
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Video Cases
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10%
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1
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Midterm Chapters 1-8
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15%
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1
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Final Chapters 9-15
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15%
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Grading Criteria
90-100 A
80-89-B
70-79-C
60-69-D
59 and Below F
COURSE OUTLINE
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Chapter 1
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Law, Crime, Courts, and Controversy
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Chapter 2
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Federal Courts
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Chapter 3
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State Courts
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Chapter 4
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Juvenile Courts
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Chapter 5
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The Dynamics of Courthouse Justice
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Chapter 6
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Prosecutors
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Chapter 7
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Defense Attorneys
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Chapter 8
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Judges
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Chapter 9
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Defendants, Victims, and Witnesses
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Chapter 10
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From Arrest and Bail Through Arraignment
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Chapter 12
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Negotiated Justice and the Plea of Guilty
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Chapter 13
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Trials and Juries
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Chapter 14
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Sentencing
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Chapter 15
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Appellate and Habeas Corpus Review
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Attendance will be taken by your completion of assignments
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 April 3, 2020
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
x Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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-written warning
- Second Offense-Fail the class
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Division Chair:
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Dr. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Suite 239 Office 234 in Corinth
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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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#2100 Building Gainesville Campus Office #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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