SYLLABUS FOR INTRO TO
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Term: Spring, 2003-2004
(032) (Jan. 12- Apr. 17, 2004)
Course Number: CRJ 100x
Instructor:
Patrick G. Ellis
Office
Phone: 219-545-2280
E-mail: pge7750@sbcglobal.net
Home
Phone: 219-845-1209
Office
Hours: 6:30-7:00 pm
Instructor
Background: B.S. Criminal Justice, C.C.S.J.
Master’s in Public Affairs, Indiana University NW
Concentrations: Criminal Justice and Public Management
Course
Time: Mondays 7:00 – 10:00pm; Room 207
Course
Description: Students are provided with a general overview of
the agencies and processes involved in the criminal justice system--the police,
the courts and corrections.
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
·
Understand the origins of, the kinds of, and powers
of the police.
·
Understand different kinds of, powers of, and
functions of our American courts.
·
Understand the origins of, kinds of, and purposes
of our corrections system.
Textbooks:
“Introduction to Criminal Justice”, Robert Pursley, 6th Ed., West,
1998.
Learning
Strategies: Group Discussions, Team Projects, Lecturing…etc.
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 80_____% of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 20_____% of grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments _______%
of grade
Grading
Scale:
A: 93-100
% A-: 90-92 % B+: 87-89 % B:
82-86 % B-: 80-81 % C+: 77-79
%
C: 72-76
% C-: 70-71 % D+: 67-69
% D: 62-66 %
D-: 60-61 % F:
59 % & below
Student
Responsibilities:
1. Read all assigned materials PRIOR to class.
2. Submit all class work when due.
3. Take each test on assigned day; generally,
no make-ups given.
4. Attend class regularly; participate in class
discussions.
Class
Policy for Assignments: All homework
& assignments are to be submitted when due; late work will be downgraded;
and after one week, late work will not be accepted.
Class
Policy on Attendance: No more than
three (3) absences allowed; requests for an exception MUST be made in writing
within 1 week of returning to school; given at instructor’s discretion.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.) All devices SHALL be turned off prior to
start of class; medical or emergency exceptions by instructor approval only.
Class
Dates:
Jan 12 Introduction & Overview
19 Ch. 1 Tests:
26 Ch. 2
1. Ch. 1-3
Feb 02 Ch. 3
2. Ch. 4-6
09 Ch.4; Test 1 3.
Ch. 7-10
16
Ch. 4 & 5
4. Ch. 11-14 (Take home)
23 Ch. 5 & 6
5. Ch. 16 (Final)
Mar 01 Ch. 6 ; Test 2
08 Ch.
7
15
Ch. 8 & 9
22
Ch. 9 & 10;
29 Test 3 ; Take home test
4
Apr 05 Test 4 Due
12
Ch.
16
19
FINAL EXAM
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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.
Please note: Calumet College of St.
Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for
checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.
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).
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