Calumet College of St. Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR CRIMINAL PROCEDURES

 

Term: Winter 2000-2001 (002)

Course Number: CRJ 311x

Instructor: Mr. Joseph A. Cooley

Office: Room #

Office Phone: 219-937-5364

E-mail:

Course Dates: Thursday – 7:00-10:00p.m.

Course Description: As an introduction to the law of criminal procedures, this course provides guidelines for criminal justice professionals on legal aspects of police duties as well as understanding the reasons behind the rules. It covers such topics as arrest, search warrants, warrantless searches, and admissions, confessions and electronic surveillance

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Prerequisites: CRJ 100

Textbooks: Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Professional, John N. Ferdico, 7th Edition

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

Please see the Degree Completion Program’s Student Handbook for withdrawal policy. All withdrawals are completed through the Degree Completion Academic Advisor’s office.

Class Policy on Attendance:

Only 2 absences are allowed.

Class Policy For Assignments:

  1. Take all tests and quizzes at assigned times.
  2. A cumulative final exam will be given. All previous tests must be returned on the day of the final exam. Students will not be allowed to take the final exam and will receive a grade of "F" if they do not return all of their tests.

 

 

Learning Objectives:

Students in this course will:

Gain a thorough understanding of the general principles of criminal procedures and its effect and application in the trial process.

THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS UNLESS APPROVED PRIOR TO ORIGINAL TEST DATE. NO EXCEPTIONS! MAKE-UP EXAMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT.

Assessment:

Exams (Mid term, Final, Quizzes) 75% of Grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 25 % of Grade

Extra credit for trial attendance 3% of Grade

Class Participation: Attend and participate in all class discussions.

Class Assignments: Complete all reading and assigned homework before class. Quizzes over the assigned reading material may be given at any time.

Class Dates:

January 11 Introduction / CH. 1

    1. CH. 2-3
    1. CH. 3-4

February 1 Test 1-4, CH. 5

    1. CH. 6-7
    1. CH. 8 & Review
    1. Test 5-8, CH. 9

March 1 CH. 10-11

    1. CH. 12 & Review
    1. Test 9-12, CH. 13
    1. CH. 14 & Review
    1. Test 13-14

April 5 Final Review

19 COMPREHNSIVE FINAL