Calumet
College of Saint Joseph, Whiting, Indiana
Course
Number: CRJ 330A
Instructor:
Patrick G. Ellis
Office
Hours: 6:30 – 7:00 PM classroom
E-mail:
pge7750@sbcglobal.net
Phone:
Hm. 219-845-1209 – Mobile 219-545-2280
Course
time: Tuesday 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Course
Description: Students are provided with a general overview of the scientific
aspects of criminal investigation, including the study of fingerprints and the
application of the forensic sciences.
The collection and examination of evidence will be stressed.
Prerequisites:
CRJ 100 and English 104
Textbook:
“Criminal Investigation,” James Gilbert 6th Edition
Pearson
Prentice Hall 2004 ----- ISBN 0-13-112288-6
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s 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.
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Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class changes has passed (refer to 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. The Registrar must receive written request for withdrawal 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 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 request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal request is disallowed. NOTE: Degree Completion Division (SCD) 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 permission automatically incurs an “F” grade for the course see (see Refund Schedule).
Class Policy on Attendance: No more than three (3)
absences allowed.
Class Policy on Assignments: All homework/assignments are
to be submitted when due; late work will be downgraded, and after one week will
not be accepted.
Electronic Devices: Students are not to disrupt
the learning environment. Upon
receiving a silent message please remove yourself to corridor.
Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to:
Calendar:
Sept. 2 – Overview expectations and introductions.
9 - Chapters: 1
& 2
16 - “ 3 & 4
23 - Exam, Chapters 1-3, one
hour –
Chapter 5 -
Guest Speaker: The Crime Scene Focus
30 - Chapters 6
& 7
Oct. 7 -
“ 8 & 9
14 - Exam, Chapters 5-8, one hour –
Chapter 10
21 - Chapters 11 & 12
28 – Exam, Chapters 9-11, one hour
Chapter 13 – Guest Speaker – Credit Card and Check
Fraud
Nov. 4 -
“ 14
11 – Exam, Chapters 12-14
Chapter 15
Nov. 18 - “
16
25 - “ 17
Dec. 2 - Presentations ------------
Dec 9 - Final Exam week.
Assessment:
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments ---10 % of grade
Individual presentation:
written or oral -------------------------10 % of grade
Grading Scale:
A: 94% and above A-: 93-90% B+: 89-88% B: 87-84% B- 83-80%
C+: 79-78% C: 77-74% C-: 73-70% D+: 69-68% D: 67-64% D-: 63-60% F: 59% or less