Office:

Office Phone: 219-937-5656

E-mail: gary.bell@usdoj.gov

Home Phone: (optional)

Office Hours: 6 to 7 pm (by arrangement)

Instructor Background: Diploma: Hammond Gavit High School;

Bachelor Arts Degree: University of Michigan;

Juris Doctor: Indiana University

Employment: United States Attorney’s Office, Hammond

Course Time: Wednesdays 7:00 –10:00p

Course Description: This course will examine both the general principles that apply to all of criminal law and the specific elements of particular crimes that prosecutors have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Current events are always emphasized.

Prerequisites: CRJ 100 Cross-listed: PAR 310

A writing course is strongly recommended before taking this course.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

_ Understand the theoretical underpinning of Criminal Law and recognize the definitions of crimes and defenses to crimes.

Textbooks: Criminal Law, Seventh Edition

Learning Strategies: Will combine lecture, class discussions, group projects and writing assignments to attain goals.

Assessment:

Exams ( Final, Quizzes ) 60 to 65 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance 10 to 15 % of grade

Written assignments 20 to 30 % of grade

Class Policy for Assignments: Students must attend class and complete assignments per instructions.

Grading Scale:

A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-: 80-81 C+: 78-79

C: 72-77 C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69 D: 62-67 D-: 60-61 F: 59 & below

Class Policy on Attendance: A mandatory attendance policy exists for this course. To receive credit for each class, the student must attend the entire class period. Students will sign an attendance sheet at the end of the class period. Grade reductions will occur after two unexcused absences.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Optional)(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers¼etc.)

Please respect other students and turn off all devices before class.

Course Outline: A quiz every 3 to 4 weeks.

Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:

Class Participation: Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions. However, no student will be penalized for failing to contribute, unless that student failed read the assigned reading for the class period.

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

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. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and 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).