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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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SP19
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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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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: Criminal Law
Authors(s): Joel Samaha
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Lenn Carter
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Campus/Office Location:
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Available online and by appointment contact me via email
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Telephone Number:
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940-390-7469
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E-mail Address:
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vcarter@nctc.edu
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INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY
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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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6P-9P
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6P-9P
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6P-9P
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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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2
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Classify offenses and articulate penalties for various crimes.
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3
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Compare culpable mental states when assigning criminal responsibility.
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4
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Assess the impact of history and philosophy on current criminal laws.
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5
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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 and criminal law
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Point Value
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1
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Course Competency Pre-Test
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Required but no points
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7
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Module Pre-Tests
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Can skip to next module with a score of 80 or higher
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7
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Module Post-Tests
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Must score at least 80 on all module post-tests 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 points but should be used as study tools
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1
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Competency Project Assignment
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Must score 80 or higher to pass class
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COURSE OUTLINE
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Let’s Get Started
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Read all information in the Let’s Get Started section which includes the syllabus
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Course Competency Pre-Test
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You must take the course competency pre-test. After the exam you will receive an email from the instructor. This exam will be graded within 24 hours after taking the exam.
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Module 1
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1.Take Pre-test (required)
2.Read Learning Objectives for chapters 1 and 2
3.Watch chapters1 and 2 visual summaries
4.Read Chapters 1 and 2
5.Review Power Point Presentations
6.Study handout on Felonies and Misdemeanors
7.Complete Video Case 1and 2
8.Project Assignment Part 1
9.Take Post-Test
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Module 2
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1.Take Pre-test (required)
2.Read Learning Objectives for chapters 3 and 4
3.Watch Chapters 3 and 4 visual summaries
4.Read Chapters 3and 4
5.Review Power Point Presentations
6.Complete Video Cases 3 and 4
7.Project Assignment Part 2
8.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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1.Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read Learning Objectives for chapters 9 and 10
3. Watch Chapters 9 and 10 visual summaries
4. Read Chapters 9 and 10
5. Review Power Point Presentations
6. Complete Video Cases 9 and 10
7. 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 COURSE COMPETENCY PROJECT
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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.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is FEBRUARY 21, 2019
IF you feel you need to drop schedule an appointment with Sarah Morrow, First Start IV Grant Coordinator, or Mallory Batts, Fast Start IV Success Coach, to discuss your concerns. Sarah can be reached at 940-668-7731 ext. 4957 or email smorrow@nctc.edu. Mallory and be reached at
940-668-7731ext. 4965 or email mbattas@nctc.edu. After meeting with Sarah or 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 February 21, 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)
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social ResponsibilityCOURSE 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-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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Course Information
This course begins January 22, 2018 and ends March 8, 2018.This course is designed as a
self-paced course. There are no weekly deadlines. However, it is highly encouraged that you log in at least four-five times a week to work on assignments. To assist with being successful and
completing assignments in a timely manner, you can follow the example below: