|
|
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
|
|
|
Course Title:
|
Police Systems and Practices
|
|
Course Prefix & Number:
|
CRIJ2328
|
Section Number:
|
360
|
Semester/Year:
|
SP18
|
|
Semester Credit Hours:
|
3
|
Lecture Hours:
|
0
|
Lab Hours:
|
0
|
|
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority
|
|
Course Prerequisite(s): None
|
|
Required Course Materials: Police Operations 6th edition Karen Hess
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
|
Name of Instructor:
|
Cliff J. Downey
|
|
|
Campus/Office Location:
|
Gainesville / Room 2107 (Career and Technology Center)
|
|
|
Telephone Number:
|
940/668/3313
|
|
|
E-mail Address:
|
cdowney@nctc.edu
|
|
OFFICE HOURS
|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
|
8:20 – 9:20
|
8:20 – 9:20
|
8:20 – 9:20
|
8:20 – 9:20
|
|
|
12:30 – 3:00
|
2:00 – 2:30
|
12:30 – 3:00
|
2:00 – 2:30
|
|
|
|
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/NCTC Catalog)
|
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
|
|
1
|
Describe the types of police agencies and explain the role of police in America within the context of a democratic society.
|
|
2
|
Describe means and methods utilized to ensure police accountability.
|
|
3
|
Explain the historical development of policing.
|
|
4
|
Describe the selection process for police officers.
|
|
5
|
Compare and contrast organizational structures, policies, strategies and tactics employed to ensure police effectiveness, efficiency and equity.
|
Course Competencies
- Explain the United States Constitution
- Know the elements of a crime
- Explain the difference between civil law and criminal law.
GRADING CRITERIA
|
# of Graded Course Elements
|
Graded Course Elements
|
Percentage or Point Values
|
|
1
|
Course Competency Pre-test
|
No points but required
|
|
7
|
Module Pre-test
|
If you score an 80 or higher on the pre-test, you may skip to the next module
|
|
7
|
Module Post-Test
|
Must score 80 or higher on all module post-test to pass the class. See Module post-test instructions.
|
|
1
|
Competency Project Assignment
|
Must score an 80 or higher on the project to pass the class
|
|
|
Discussion Forums (Part of the learning Communities)
|
No Points
|
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
|
Let’s get started
|
Please read all course information in the let’s get started section which includes the syllabus.
|
|
Course Competency Pre-Tests
|
You must take the course competency pre-test. Once the exam is grade, 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.
|
|
Module 1
|
1. Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read chapters 1 and 2 learning outcomes
3. Read chapters 1 and 2 summaries
4. Read chapters 1 and 2
5. Review Power Point Presentations
6. Watch Video-History of Policing
7. Project assignment Part 1
8. Take Post-test
|
|
Module 2
|
1. Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read chapters 3 and 4 learning outcomes
3. Read chapters 3 and 4 summaries
4. Read chapters 3 and 4
5. Review Power Point Presentations
6. Take Post-test
|
|
Module 3
|
1. Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read learning outcomes chapters 5 and 6
3. Read chapters 5 and 6 summaries
4. Read chapters 5 and 6
5. Review Power Point Presentations
6. Take Post-test
|
|
Module 4
|
1. Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read chapters 7 and 8 learning outcomes
3. Read Chapters 7 and 8 summaries
4. Read Chapters 7 and 8
5. Review Power Point Presentations
6. Take Post-test
|
|
Module 5
|
1. Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read chapters 9 and 10 learning outcomes
3. Read Chapters 9 and 10 summaries
4. Read Chapters 9 and 10
5. Project assignment part 2
6. Review Power Point Presentations
7. Take Post-test
|
|
Module 6
|
1. Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read chapters 11 and 12 learning outcomes
3. Read chapters 11 and 12 summaries
4. Read chapters 11 and 12
5. Review Power Point Presentations
6. Take Post-test
|
|
Module 7
|
1. Take Pre-test (required)
2. Read chapters 13 and 14 learning outcomes
3. Read chapter 13 and 14 summaries
4. Read chapter 13 and 14
5. Review Power Point Presentation
6. Project assignment Part 3
7. Take Post-test
|
|
Week 8
|
Submit Competency Project
|
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 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 February 22, 2018 with a W. 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 22, 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
COURSE TYPE
ox 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 Campus Career and Technical Education Center
|
|
Telephone Number:
|
940-668-3357
|
|
E-mail Address:
|
dhuffman@nctc.edu
|