Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR TOPICS IN
CRIMINAL JUSTICE - THE CONSTITUTION
Term: Spring,
2001-2002 (012) (January 07 - April 19, 2002)
Course Number: CRJ
496K; PLS 221K
Instructor: Dr. Allen Brown
Office Phone: 219-473-4267
E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu (When Working ! )
Home Phone: (219) 937-4561
Office Hours: Posted and given in class.
Course Time: ( Video-Assisted
Instruction) An orientation meeting and four examinations; times and dates to
be posted.
Textbooks: "The Constitution-That Delicate Balance",
Friendly & Elliott, McGraw Hill, 1984.
"A
Guide To The Constitution", G. McKenna, McGraw Hill, 1984.
Suggested Viewing: All 13 one hour seminar tapes.
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:
After
the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may
withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the
faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s)
for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for
withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior
to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may
be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259.
Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses.
The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final
determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the
student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the
notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree
Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for
information on DCD withdrawals.
An
official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's
transcript. Dropping a
course
without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the
course (see
Refund
Schedule).
Class Policy on
Attendance: Students are expected to
take all examinations at the times posted.
Class Policy For
Assignments: All assignments are to be
submitted when due; late work will be downgraded one letter grade.
Assessment:
Exams
(Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 90 % of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 10 % of grade
Class
presentation and assessment instruments % of grade
Grading Scale:
A: 94% and above A-: 93-90% B+: 89-87% B: 86-83% B-:
82-80% C+: 79-77%
C:
76-73% C-: 72-70% D+: 69-67% D: 66-63% D-: 62-60% F: 59% or less
McKenna Text Friendly & Elliott
Text Recommended Films
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Test
1 Chs. 1-2-3 ____ Films: 1-2-3
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Test
2 Chs. 4-5-6 Readings: 2-8-9-10-11 Films: 4-5-6
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Test
3 Chs. 7-8-9-10 Readings: 3 &
5
Films: 7-8-9-10
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Test
4 Chs. 11-12-13
Readings: 13 & 15 Films: 11-12-13
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Test Dates: All regularly scheduled tests are given in room _______ at 6:00 p.m.
Your
choice of either Monday or Tuesday :
Test
1: Feb. 4 or 5; Test 2: Feb. 25 or 26; Test 3: Mar. 18 or
19; Test 4: Apr. 08 or 09 .
Hints and Suggestions:
1.
Read
the Study Guide (McKenna); focus on "Points to Remember", the
Glossary, main ideas and concepts, definitions, and the issues.
2.
Actually
read the cases assigned (there will be questions on the test).
3.
Try
to understand the constitution as it applies to the cases; see how it is a
vehicle for studying today's controversies and problems.
4.
If
you watch the tapes, actually pay attention and take notes.
5.
THINK! THINK!
THINK! ………Please.
NOTE:
There
will be no make-up exams allowed except in unusual circumstances. Any make-up
exam allowed must be taken within one week of your returning to school for any
class. Any test after that date shall be downgraded one letter grade. No
make-up test shall be given after one week after you return to school. All
requests for a make-up exam must be in writing clearly indicating the reason
for the request.
ORIENTATION MEETING:
Any one of the following
dates, in room 507 at 6:00 p.m. :
1.
Jan. 07 or 08, 2002