CRIJ 1310 310 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW

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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Course Prefix & Number: 

CRIJ1310

Section Number: 

310

Semester/Year:

Spring 2018

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

3

Lab Hours:

0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas status as illustrations.

 

Course Prerequisite(s): NONE

Required or Recommended Course Materials: Samaha. , J. (2016). Criminal Law. (12th Ed) Wadsworth: Cengage Learning with MindTap (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:

 Andrekus Dixon

Campus/Office Location:

 Corinth/ 3rd Floor Suite 331 

Telephone Number:

 940-565-4475

E-mail Address:

 adixon@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9:00AM -11:00AM (Online) or (Phone)

By Appointment

By Appointment

By Appointment

By Appointment

 

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 (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.

Identify the elements of crimes and defenses under Texas statutes, Model Penal Code, and case law.

2.

Classify offenses and articulate penalties for various crimes.

3.

Compare culpable mental states when assigning criminal responsibility.

4.

Assess the impact of history and philosophy on current criminal laws.

5.

Evaluate the application of criminal law to other areas of criminal justice such as law enforcement and corrections.

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

 5

Exams

 500 (5@100 points each)

5

Discussion Forums

 100 (5@ 20 points each)

10

Quizzes

 100 (10 @ 10 points each)

2

Video Analysis

50 (2 @ 25 points each)

2

Case Briefing Assignment

50 (2@ 25 points each)

1

Semester Project

100 points

 

Grading Scale                         900

810-900                                   A         

720-809                                   B

630-719                                   C                     

540-629                                   D                                 

539 and below                       F

Class Calendar

It is important that you log in at least 3-4 days a week to be successful in this class. Logging in only once a week may result in you missing important announcements or changes. Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s would be suggested days, however, I suggest you check your email daily.

NOTE:

All folders will be turned on at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and turned off at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday with the exception of the final exam folder. The Final exam will be available from May 7th @ 8:00AM until May 9th @ 11:00pm.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Module #1

Week 1 January 16th 8:00 a.m.–January 21st 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Complete Mandatory Learning Outcome Assignment
  2. Complete Class Agreement Assignment  
  3. Introduce Yourself Discussion Post (Mandatory)

Module #2

Week 2 January 22nd 8:00 a.m.-January 28th 11:00 p.m.
  1. Read Chapter 1
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 1 Case Video (no grade)
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Quiz #1 (Chapter 1)
  7. Answer discussion Post #1 (Chapter 1)

Module #3

Week 3 January 29th 8:00 a.m. –February 4th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 2
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 2 Case Video (no grade)  
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Quiz #2 (Chapter 2)
  7. Complete Exam #1 (chapters 1 & 2)

 

Module #4

Week 4 February 5th 8:00 a.m. - February 11th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 3
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 3 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Quiz #3 (Chapter 3)

Module #5

Week 5 February 12th 8:00 a.m.-February 18th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 4
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 4 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Quiz #4
  7. Video Analysis #1 Due

Module #6

Week 6 February 19th 8:00 a.m.-February 25th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 5
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 5 Case Video (no grade)  
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Answer Discussion Post #2 (Chapter 5)
  7. Complete Exam #2 (Chapters 3, 4 and 5)

 

Module #7

Week 7 February 26th 8:00 a.m.-March 4th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 6
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 6 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Case Brief #1 Due

 

Module #8

Week 8 March 5th 8:00 a.m.-March 11th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Continue Reading Chapter 6
  2. Review power point presentation
  3. Quiz #5 (Chapter 6)

 

March 12th - March 18th

Spring Break Week

 

BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!!!

Module #9

Week 9 March 19th 8:00 a.m.-March 25th 11:00 p.m.
  1. Read Chapter 7
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 7 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Quiz #6 (Chapter 7)
  7. Answer Discussion Post #3 (Chapter 7)
  8. Semester Project Due

Module #10

Week 10 March 26th 8:00 a.m.-April 1st 11:00 p.m.
  1. Read Chapter 8
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 8 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation  
  6. Quiz #7 (Chapter 8)
  7. Complete Exam #3 (Chapters 6, 7 and 8)

Module #11

Week 11 April 2nd 8:00 a.m.- April 8th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 9
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 9 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Quiz #8 (Chapter 9)
  7. Video Analysis #2 Due

Module #12

Week 12 April 9th 8:00 a.m.-April 15th 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 10
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 10 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Answer Discussion Post #4 (Chapter 10)

Module #13

Week 13 April 16th 8:00 a.m.-April 22nd 11:00 p.m.

 
  1. Read Chapter 11
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 11 Case Video (no grade)  
  5. Review power point presentation 
  6. Quiz #9 (Chapter 11)
  7. Case Brief #2 Due
  8. Complete Exam #4 (Chapters 9, 10 and 11)

Module #14

Week 14 April 23rd 8:00 a.m.- April 29th 11:00 p.m.
  1. Read Chapter 12
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 12 Case Video (no grade)   
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Answer Discussion Post #5 (Chapter 12)

Module #15

Week 15 April 30th 8:00am – May 6th 11:00pm
  1. Reading Chapter 13
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Visual Summary
  4. Chapter 13 Case Video (no grade)  
  5. Review power point presentation
  6. Quiz #10 (Chapter 13)

Module #16

Week 16 May 7th 8:00am – May 9th 11:00pm
  1. Complete Exam #5 (Chapters 12 & 13)

 

 

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 _April 5th, 2018____.

 

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)

 

x           Critical Thinking

x          Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

x          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

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Office Location:

Corinth Campus Suite 239 office 234

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu

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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