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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Fundamentals Of Criminal Law
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ1310
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Section Number:
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360
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Semester/Year:
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FALL2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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0
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Criminal Law: Joel Samaha 12th edition 9781337086868 with MindTap
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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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Office: 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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12:30pm – 2:30pm online
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8:00am – 10:00am online
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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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Identify the elements of crimes and defenses under Texas statutes, Model Penal Code, and case law
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Classify offenses and articulate penalties for various crimes
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Compare culpable mental states when assigning criminal responsibility
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Assess the impact of history and philosophy on current criminal laws.
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Evaluate the application of criminal law to other areas of criminal justice such as law enforcement and corrections.
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Course Competencies
- Explain the United States Constitution
- Know the elements of a crime
- Explain the difference between civil law and criminal law.
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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1
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Course Competency Pre-test
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No points but required
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7
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Module Pre-test
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If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module
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7
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Module Post-Test
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Must score 80 or higher on all module post-test to pass the class. See Module post-test instructions.
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13
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Video Assignments
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No Posts-Used as study tool
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1
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Competency Project Assignment
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Must score an 80 or higher on the project to pass the class
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Discussion Forums (Part of the learning Communities)
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No Points
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Let’s get started
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Please read all course information in the let’s get started section which includes the syllabus.
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Course Competency Pre-Tests
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You must take the course competency pre-test. Once the exam is graded, you will have a face to face meeting, phone conference, or online conference with the instructor. This exam will be graded within 24 hours after you take it.
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Module 1
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- Take Pre-test (required)
- Read Learning Objectives for chapters 1 and 2
- Watch chapters 1 and 2 visual summaries
- Read Chapters 1 and 2
- Review Power Point Presentations
- Study handout on Felonies and Misdemeanors
- Complete Video Case 1 and 2
- Project Assignment Part 1
- Take Post-test
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Module 2
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- Take Pre-test (required)
- Read Learning Objectives for chapters 3 and 4
- Watch Chapters 3 and 4 visual summaries
- Read Chapters 3 and 4
- Review Power Point Presentations
- Complete Video Cases 3 and 4
- Project Assignment Part 2
- Take Post-test
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Module 3
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- Take Pre-test (required)
- Read Learning Objectives for chapters 5 and 6
- Watch Chapters 5 and 6 visual summaries
- Read Chapters 5 and 6
- Review Power Point Presentations
- Complete Video Cases 5 and 6
- Project Assignment Part 3
- Take Post-test
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Module 4
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- Take Pre-test (required)
- Read Learning Objectives for chapters 7 and 8
- Watch Chapters 7 and 8 visual summaries
- Read Chapters 7 and 8
- Review Power Point Presentations
- Complete Video Cases 7 and 8
- Take Post-test
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Module 5
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- Take Pre-test (required)
- Read Learning Objectives for chapters 9 and 10
- Watch Chapters 9 and 10 visual summaries
- Read Chapters 9 and 10
- Review Power Point Presentations
- Complete Video Cases 9 and 10
- Take Post-test
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Module 6
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- Take Pre-test (required)
- Read Learning Objectives for chapters 11 and 12
- Watch Chapters 11 and 12 visual summaries
- Read Chapters 11 and 12
- Review Power Point Presentations
- Complete Video Cases 11 and 12
- Project Assignment Part 4
- Take Post-test
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Module 7
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- Take Pre-test (required)
- Read Learning Objectives for chapter 13
- Watch Chapter 13 visual summary
- Read Chapter 13
- Review Power Point Presentation
- Complete Video Case 13
- Take Post-test
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Week 8
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Submit Competency Project
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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 judgment 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)
ATTENDANCE POLICY and Drop
This is an online class. Your attendance is documented by the completion of assignments. It is important that you log in regularly and stay on task for this course. If you feel you cannot complete the course, it is your responsibility to drop. If you do not complete the work successfully and fail to drop this course, you will receive an F.
Dropping a course(s)
The last day to drop is September 27, 2018 with a W. If you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with Mallory Batts, Fast Start IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns. Mallory and be reached at 940-668-7731ext. 4965 or email mbattas@nctc.edu. After meeting with Mallory, if you feel you still need to drop, please complete the necessary paperwork with the registrars’ office.
Again, the last day to withdraw from this course with a “W” is September 27, 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
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
ox Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o 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 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. Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus 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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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus Career and Technical Education Center
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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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